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Martin Heinrich: “Here in New Mexico, diesel is averaging more than $6 a gallon, and that means higher costs for farmers and ranchers who…”

On the recordOctober 17, 2026
Here in New Mexico, diesel is averaging more than $6 a gallon, and that means higher costs for farmers and ranchers who grow our food and for families already struggling to afford groceries. Trump’s tariffs are driving up costs, and his war in Iran is putting even more pressure on fuel prices.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Discussing the impact of fuel prices on local farmers and families.

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