Arizonans have spent an additional $450 per household on energy since the start of the conflict in Iran, according to a report released June 2. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) attributes these increased costs to what it calls “Eli Crane and Juan Ciscomani’s war of choice in Iran.”
The DCCC said, “American families have shelled out $450 more per-household in energy expenses since Eli Crane and Juan Ciscomani’s war of choice in Iran began.” The group cited analysis from Moody’s Analytics, which found that the conflict has “cumulatively cost American consumers nearly $60 billion as gas prices and airline fares have surged” and warned that “if prices stay at current levels, the average household could take a hit of almost $2,000 at the one-year mark of the war,” according to CNBC.
The DCCC also referenced a recent press conference held by House Republicans on Tax Day, saying, “Fast forward to today, and it’s clear that the only people who benefited from the GOP Tax Scam were the wealthiest few, with any new tax savings being completely wiped out by rising costs caused by the war and other Republican policies.”
DCCC spokesperson Lindsay Reilly said, “While hardworking Arizonans struggle to keep up with rising prices, Eli Crane and Juan Ciscomani keep rubber-stamping a reckless war of choice in Iran — proving once again they’ll always put D.C. party bosses first while Arizonans pay the price.”
The DCCC is a national political committee that supports Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. The organization said the press release was not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. More information about the DCCC can be found on its website.
