Marshall blames Ukraine war for high diesel prices

The Hill - Oct 22, 2026

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) on Wednesday blamed the war in Ukraine for high diesel prices, with energy costs as a key concern in the rapidly approaching midterms. “The real problem with the cost of diesel, in particular, is No. 1, is the Ukraine war, and because of that, diesel production has gone down. But beyond...

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Marshall blames Ukraine war for high diesel prices

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