Energy Affordability Trumps Climate in US Midterm Races | EN590 Commodities
EN590 Commodities GroupCrude Oil August 08, 2026
Citi Lifts Brent Outlook but Still Sees Oil Falling in 2027 With over two decades of journalistic experience working in newspapers, trade publications and as a mining reporter, Andrew Topf is a seasoned writer specializing in… Elevated US gasoline and electricity prices are seeping into the upcoming midterm elections in November. Candidates are prioritizing consumer affordability over the environment, with Democrats linking gas price increases to President Trump’s foreign policy decisions. Meanwhile, a debate over data center expansion and consumer rate impacts are forcing candidates to address infrastructure investment trade-offs. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, US residential electricity prices rose 7% in 2025 versus 2024. Ratepayers in 46 states experienced year-over-year i
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