Gas prices hit record highs on US Election Day amid political debate over EVs

On this US midterm Election Day, gas prices have reached their highest levels ever recorded, with averages of $4.12 per gallon for gasoline and $6.28 for diesel. This situation highlights ongoing political tensions, as one party has opposed electric vehicles, maintaining reliance on fossil fuels. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is also a relevant factor in the current energy landscape.

Originally published by theverge