WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch issued the following press release:
Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee (https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/democrats/2026/7/new-americans-have-now-paid-56-4-billion-more-for-gas-since-start-of-iran-war) today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data shows that since the war began on February 28, Americans have spent a total of $56.4 billion more for gas. In Vermont, the increase in gas spending totals $113,105,145, with families spending $441 more on average, per household.
U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subco...