Capito ties West Virginia fuel prices to Middle East conflict during reporter call
WCHS-TV aired audio from Sen. Shelley Moore Capito's weekly conference call with reporters. Capito addressed high fuel prices' impact on West Virginia families, flood response, and congressional priorities. She noted lawmakers examined options including Strategic Petroleum Reserve draws and gas-tax suspensions but identified overseas developments, specifically a meaningful Middle East ceasefire, as the dominant driver. Capito also vowed to avoid another government shutdown.
Source: WCHS-TV