@ABC on X, Nov 2, 2026: “The final sprint to Tuesday's midterm elections has kicked up a flurry of headlines about attack ads slung by…”

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1. ABC News: “The Iran war triggered a rise of inflation earlier this year as a historic oil supply shortage pushed up prices for gasoline, groceries and other essentials”New today

   RECORD AGREESOn Inflation rose nationwide recentlySaid Nov 2, 20262 receipts ›

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   • Said again Nov 2, 2026 (ABC News): “Affordability. The Iran war set off a monthslong surge of inflation as fuel prices climbed in response to unrest in the Middle East, U.S. government data shows”

2. ABC News: “Gas prices jumped more than 9% in September from August”New today

   RECORD AGREESOn Gas prices rose nationwide recentlySaid Nov 2, 20262 receipts ›

3. ABC News: “The national average price of a gallon of gas stands at $4.16 a gallon”New today

   RECORD IS MIXEDOn price of regular gas: U.S.Said Nov 2, 20263 receipts ›

4. ABC News: “President Donald Trump has acknowledged the rise in oil prices”New today

   RECORD AGREESOn Donald TrumpSaid Nov 2, 20262 receipts ›