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On the recordJune 19, 2026
“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

Editor's note · Context

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

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