US petrol prices dip ahead of midterms as voters eye costs

Petrol prices have dipped amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war on Iran but remain high ahead of the United States midterm elections , as the cost of living remains a central issue for voters. On Monday, the average price for a gallon (3.78 litres) of regular petrol was $4.17, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which tracks daily petrol prices. That is down 12 cents from this time last week and 23 cents from a month ago. By comparison, prices were $3.04 this time a year ago and $2.98 on February 28, when the US and Israel first struck Iran. Diesel fuel prices remain high at $6.29 per gallon, but that is down 6 cents from this time last week.