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Published: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Roughly 20 percent of the world's oil passes through the Iranian-controlled strait, leading to some getting sticker shock at the pump, including some areas where it's skyrocketed to over $5 a gallon, like in Alaska . It appears Senator Dan Sullivan is one of the many feeling the strain of filling up the tank.

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Report: Alaska senator who backed Iran war is now begging donors for gas moneya | Daily Mail Online Home US Showbiz TV Sports US Politics Royals News Crime Desk Lifestyle Money U.K. Buyline Games My Profile Logout Login US Edition Privacy Policy Feedback Thursday, May 21st 2026 4PM 58&deg;F 7PM 57&deg;F 5-Day Forecast Advertisement Report: Alaska senator who backed Iran war is now begging donors for gas moneya By ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:59 EDT, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 15:59 EDT, 21 May 2026 e-mail --> --> --> An Alaskan senator is begging his donors for gas money in an ironic twist after he backed Donald Trump 's war in Iran . Gas prices have skyrocketed since Trump began his barrage on the Middle East in February, resulting in the Strait of Hormuz being opened and closed. Roughly 20 percent of the world's oil passes through the Iranian-controlled strait, leading to some getting sticker shock at the pump, including some areas where it's skyrocketed to over $5 a gallon, like in Alaska . It appears Senator Dan Sullivan is one of the many feeling the strain of filling up the tank. Sullivan, a Republican who is up for reelection, is now shamelessly begging donors for help footing the pricey expense, an email titled 'Alaska Needs You,' obtained by Raw Story, showed. 'Winning a campaign to make sure Alaska is on the frontlines of our national defense and American energy takes time, money, and resources,' he wrote. 'To continue ushering in America's Golden Age and delivering results for Alaska, I'm personally reaching out to you to ask for a grassroots donation of $3, $5, or $10.' Appeal Comes as Alaska Gas Prices Rise Sullivan said the donation would go toward paying for gas to help visit isolated areas, as well as to recruit volunteers, run digital ads, and invest in integral mail pieces to 'keep Alaska voters up-to-date.' 'I would be so grateful if you joined my team today,' he concluded the email, according to Raw Story. His shameless begging comes as he doubled down on his support of the US war on Iran. The Republican told his Democratic colleagues to 'wake up' about the Iranian conflict. 'This country's been at war with us for almost a half century, and they've killed thousands and wounded thousands of our best and brightest,' he told the Armed Services Committee in March. 'It's been a bipartisan goal of every president to make sure the Iranians don't get nukes and don't get ballistic missiles, and that's what the President and our brave troops are undertaking right now.' The war in Iran has driven gas prices to an average of $5.27 per gallon in Alaska, which is nearly $1 higher than the national average of $4.56, according to AAA. Vendors Warn Residents Fuel Prices Could Double Within a month, gas prices in Alaska have gone up 62 cents, according to AAA. Compared to a year ago, it has gone up $1.64. Diesel is nearing the $6 mark at a state average of $5.87. In some areas, heating fuel is $10 per gallon. In Bethel, a village i

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