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President Donald Trump's agreement to secure Russian diesel supplies has placed Republican congressional candidates in a difficult position as they campaign for the midterms.
The deal, announced Friday, is intended to lower fuel costs for U.S. consumers but conflicts with the party's recent support for sanctions against Moscow.
This reversal forces GOP lawmakers to choose between defending the president, breaking with him, or remaining silent in the final weeks before Election Day.
Energy analysts question whether the arrangement will significantly reduce diesel prices. The average price reached $6.28 per gallon on Sunday, a 71% increase from the same period last year.
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