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President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for surging diesel prices that are hurting Republicans' election chances with the midterms just two weeks away.

CNBC reports: President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine for surging diesel prices that are hurting Republicans' election chances with the midterms just two weeks away.

This business story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Russia, President Donald Trump and Republicans'.

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Ukraine · Europe
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Russia, President Donald Trump, Republicans'
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