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Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst at GasBuddy, discusses why fuel prices have decreased following the recent midterm elections on November 5, 2026. The article focuses on the relationship between political events and fluctuations in gasoline costs.
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Fuel prices dropped significantly after the 2026 midterm elections, according to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. Oil markets fell sharply on November 5th following Democrats' decisive win, reflecting a rebuke to President Trump's policies and trade wars that had pushed fuel costs high. While prices have slightly rebounded due to tensions in the Middle East, they remain well below pre-election levels. De Haan predicts Canadians should see somewhat lower prices at pumps soon, though prices will stay relatively high for some time because of lingering effects from Trump’s war with Iran and its disruption of oil infrastructure through the Strait of Hormuz.

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📰 Fuel Prices Drop After Midterm Elections
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Fuel prices drop after midterm elections Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, explains what's behind the decrease in prices.
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2026-11-05 · ABC News (US)
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Fuel prices drop after midterm elections Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, explains what's behind the decrease in prices. asserted
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