Gas Tank Blues: A Midterm Election Wildcard The midterms are just around the corner, and politicians on both sides of the aisle are scrambling to find issues that will resonate with voters.
Gas prices have been quietly simmering beneath the surface, but they could end up being a game changer. For many Americans, gas prices are a more pressing concern than most other issues.
The average national cost of regular unleaded is now $4. 31 per gallon – a 36 percent increase from last year. This has left voters anxious about their ability to afford basic necessities.