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Democrats slam Iran war gas prices but keep climate surcharges

AAA put the national average for regular gasoline near four dollars and thirty-seven cents on October fifth; TheBlaze says the outrage skips Democrats' own surcharges.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN This Morning
Published 9:03 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by TheBlaze: “Democrats slam Iran war gas prices but keep their climate surcharges”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:03 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Democrats, Iran.

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TheBlazeDemocrats slam Iran war gas prices but keep their climate surcharges

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGas is near four thirty-seven a gallon, according to AAA, after the priciest September on record, and TheBlaze says Democrats are loudly blaming the Iran war while keeping their climate surcharges.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo both parties have found the pump, and neither one is filling up.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAmericans are choosing between their wallet and their commute, and that's a choice nobody wants to make.

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