Kamala Harris, former U.S. Vice President, reacts onstage during a rally in support of a "Yes" vote on Proposition 50, a congressional redistricting measure in the November 4 special election, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 1, 2025. REUTERS/David Swanson
(New York, New York) – Rising fuel costs are once again at the center of a political fight, with critics pointing to record-high gas prices reached in 2022, while others highlight the sharp drop during the pandemic-era downturn.
Kamala Harris has faced criticism from opponents over the spike, while supporters argue that global market forces and post-pandemic demand played a major role.
The debate underscores how energy prices remain a powerful political issue, with both parties using past trends to bolster their arguments heading into future elections.
