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Martin Heinrich: Since the war in Iran began, gas prices have surged by more than 50 percent, and hardworking Americans are paying the…

On the recordJune 18, 2026
Since the war in Iran began, gas prices have surged by more than 50 percent, and hardworking Americans are paying the price every time they pull up to the pump.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Discussing the impact of the war in Iran on gas prices.

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