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On the recordJune 19, 2026
“Of course, we are seeing billions of dollars having been spent by businesses, by farms, by consumers, because gas prices are out of control. This week, they will probably hit $5 a gallon in Connecticut. That will put a lot of my small businesses out of business, if gas prices remain at $5 through this summer.”
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Highlighting the impact of rising gas prices on families and businesses.

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