Democrats Seize on Oil Topping $100 a Barrel, as Trump Downplays Jump

The global oil benchmark topped $100 a barrel late Sunday, putting Republicans on the defensive on an issue at the center of this year’s midterm elections.

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Democrats Seize on Oil Topping $100 a Barrel, as Trump Downplays Jump

NYTimes •published Mar 9, 2026, 2:40 AM UTC •fetched Mar 9, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC