# U.S. gas prices hit a record high on Election Day

https://mins.news/en/item/127990

- NBC News, 2026-11-03 19:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/highest-gas-prices-for-election-day-in-u-s-history-272776773863

> High consumer costs are motivating voters, particularly the unprecedented gas prices on an Election Day. NBC News’ Allie Canal explains how this “gas price election” differs from previous voting dates.

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