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Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don't hold your breath November 5, 20265:00 AM ET

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A customer replaces the nozzle on a gasoline pump after making a purchase at Fuel City filling station Friday, April 17, 2026, in Dallas. Tony Gutierrez/AP hide caption

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Democrats are now poised to take control of Congress by wide margins — and a critical driver of their success has been voter fury about how the war in Iran has driven up the cost of fuel.