Wall Street Journal: The Oil Shock Is Causing a $45 Billion Rupture in the Economy
May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Wall Street Journal: The Oil Shock Is Causing a $45 Billion Rupture in the Economy
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Americans have spent a total of $45 billion more on diesel and gasoline because of Trump and House Republicans' war of choice in Iran. That added expense is crushing hardworking families and adding to voters' discontent with the economy ahead . . .
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Wall Street Journal: The Oil Shock Is Causing a $45 Billion Rupture in the Economy
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Americans have spent a total of $45 billion more on diesel and gasoline because of Trump and House Republicans' war of choice in Iran. That added expense is crushing hardworking families and adding to voters' discontent with the economy ahead . . .