Trump’s diesel relief costs rise before polls

What happened: The administration offered billions in aid to farmers, relaxed trucker rules, eased sanctions on Russian fuel and pressed allies to release emergency stocks, but diesel prices rose again last week ahead of the elections. Key numbers: US diesel rose nearly 10 cents a gallon to an Why it matters: Republicans are defending narrow majorities in Congress and high costs are a major voter concern. A trucker executive said the dyed diesel guidance is "murky" and unlikely to make a meaningful dent in prices, and analysts say the Iran conflict has been the bigger driver of the spike. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

The administration offered billions in aid to farmers, relaxed trucker rules, eased sanctions on Russian fuel and pressed allies to release emergency stocks, but diesel prices rose again last week ahead of the elections.

Republicans are defending narrow majorities in Congress and high costs are a major voter concern. A trucker executive said the dyed diesel guidance is "murky" and unlikely to make a meaningful dent in prices, and analysts say the Iran conflict has been the bigger driver of the spike.