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Democrats Tie Rising Heating Costs to Trump’s Iran Policy

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 3:24 AM UTC · How we work

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Democrats politically link rising heating-oil costs to President Donald Trump’s Iran policy in their midterm campaign.
Heating-oil prices are climbing sharply nationwide across the United States.
Republicans risk losing voter support as winter-time energy costs increase this winter.
Southern states face 100-degree September temperatures, contrasting with northern states’ autumn foliage.

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Democrats politically link rising heating-oil costs to President Donald Trump’s Iran policy in their midterm campaign.
Heating-oil prices are climbing sharply nationwide across the United States.
Republicans risk losing voter support as winter-time energy costs increase this winter.
Southern states face 100-degree September temperatures, contrasting with northern states’ autumn foliage.