Senator Marshall attributes high diesel prices to the Ukraine war rather than Iran.
Context
What happened: Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall said at a debate with Democrat Adam Hamilton that the Ukraine war, not the US war with Iran, is to blame for high diesel prices.
Key numbers: Diesel averaged US$6.32 a gallon this week, up from US$3.62 a year ago, per AAA. The Nov 3 election is the second and final debate of the race.
Why it matters: Marshall aligned with Trump's posture toward Ukraine but balked at importing Russian diesel, while Hamilton said nobody believes Ukraine is to blame. Diesel is a potent issue in Kansas because it powers its agricultural economy.
What changed
Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall said at a debate with Democrat Adam Hamilton that the Ukraine war, not the US war with Iran, is to blame for high diesel prices.
Why it matters
Marshall aligned with Trump's posture toward Ukraine but balked at importing Russian diesel, while Hamilton said nobody believes Ukraine is to blame. Diesel is a potent issue in Kansas because it powers its agricultural economy.
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Oct 22, 2026 02:03 PM ET