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Chris Murphy: “Diesel prices have gone up by 50%.”

Featuring: Chris Murphy, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Connecticut

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Senate Democratic Leadership Press Conference 06/16/2026

Published | Video Starts at 06:38

We've had a dramatic spike in the number of farms who are declaring bankruptcy. Why? Because Diesel prices have gone up by 50%. and America's reputation around the world is shattered. This has been a humiliating 100 days for the United States. Brian is right. (06:38–06:42)

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