January 1, GOP Split Threatens Fuel Relief for American Families

Wyatt’s Take

• Senate Republicans are fighting over fuel price fixes while families pay the price at the pump.
• Oil-state and farm-state lawmakers can’t agree on a plan before Election Day.
• Working families need relief now, not more D.C. delays.

Senate Republicans have failed to agree on a plan to lower gas and diesel prices before the midterms, split over which ideas would work.

Republicans representing oil-refining states blocked farm-state proposals to halt diesel exports and loosen limits on E15, a gasoline blend with more ethanol, while budget hawks opposed suspending the federal gas tax.

Without a unified plan, voters heading into the midterms may not see any relief at the pump.

Wyatt Matters

Hardworking Americans in the heartland are tired of watching Washington argue while prices climb. Families deserve leaders who put fuel costs and everyday needs ahead of political games.