Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) issued a stark warning Friday, arguing that current gas prices will pale in comparison to what Americans will face if “anti-fossil fuel zealots” take control of energy policy. The Kentucky Republican’s comments come days after Democrats secured major midterm victories across the country.
Past as Prologue?
Sharing an op-ed by David Asman, Paul highlighted what he called Democratic hypocrisy on energy policy. “If you think gas prices are high now, wait until the anti-fossil fuels zealots takeover!” the senator tweeted, referencing actions taken when Democrats last held full power in Washington.
Paul pointed to President Joe Biden’s Day One cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline and aggressive push toward electric vehicles as examples of policies he claims led to price spikes. The article notes gas prices peaked at $5.03 nationally under Biden in June 2022 ($5.79 adjusted for inflation) and $4.55 under Barack Obama in 2011 ($6.78 adjusted).
Current Fuel Price Landscape
While prices have moderated recently, AAA reports the current national average of $3.98 for regular unleaded still marks record highs for November. Diesel prices set an all-time record in September at $6.53. “Before 2026, the national average had never gone above $4 per gallon during November,” AAA noted, adding prices remain more than a dollar higher than last year despite recent declines.
GOP Echoes Warning
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joined the chorus of Republican voices sounding alarms about Democratic energy approaches. The GOP leader predicted Democrats would exacerbate inflation rather than solve it, saying they’ll “add gas to the fire like Biden did” by continuing deficit spending policies.
As energy policy emerges as a key battleground in post-election Washington, Paul’s comments spotlight the deep ideological divide between the parties on fossil fuel development and climate change mitigation strategies.
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