Could rising gas prices in rural Alaska decide the Senate?
Topics: Economy & Inflation
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- NBC News reports: “In some remote rural communities in Alaska, accessible only by plane or boat, gas is costing $8 to $9 per gallon. In Bethel, voters tell NBC News' Steve Patterson that affordability is top of mind …”
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