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Freedom Fuel hits Philly area with $3.47 gas as White House promotes price relief
politics1 month ago

Freedom Fuel hits Philly area with $3.47 gas as White House promotes price relief

The White House announced 25 Freedom Fuel gas stations in the greater Philadelphia region selling gasoline for $3.47 a gallon, promoted via a July 7 X video in which customers thank President Trump for lower prices. The rollout is framed as price relief ahead of the midterm elections, though the national average was around $3.79 per gallon at the time. The piece also notes drivers of gas costs (crude oil, refining, distribution, taxes) and regional price differences.

PA lawmakers divided as Congress weighs Iran war powers
politics5 months ago

PA lawmakers divided as Congress weighs Iran war powers

Philly-area lawmakers are split as Congress prepares to vote on a bipartisan war-powers resolution to constrain President Trump’s actions in Iran after weekend U.S.-Israel strikes and Iran’s retaliation; several Philadelphia-area Democrats back the measure, while Sen. John Fetterman opposes, and some Republicans (e.g., Rep. Fitzpatrick) say they’re reviewing the text and awaiting briefings, signaling a high-stakes, closely watched vote across PA, NJ and DE.