Pain at the Pump: As Michigan Families Struggle With Rising Gas Prices, Huizenga, James and Barrett Must Answer for Their Votes

Michigan families across the 4th, 7th, and 10th districts are feeling the impact of decisions made in Washington. Gas prices jumped back over $100 per barrel as talks between the US and Iran ended without an agreement and Donald Trump imposed a blockade of the strait of Hormuz. Gas prices are likely to remain high as there is no clear end to the conflict in sight. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $60 for a full tank, an increase of about $9 from 2025's highest price last August.

"The increased gas prices have cut into my profitability by significantly upping my costs to commute. How is it that going to work is getting more expensive? On top of everything else it is really worrying.” said Kori, esthetician and MI-10 resident. “Also, my clients are feeling the pinch and some that have to drive farther distances to see me are coming in less than before. People are sacrificing caring for themselves because of the state of the economy, that kind of weight on people working to get by is unbearable."

Despite rising gas prices, there has been no legislative push from the Congressmen’s office focused on immediate relief at the pump. If anything it has been the opposite. The consequences are hitting Michigan families directly. Higher gas prices mean higher grocery bills, higher costs for home repairs, and increased strain on small businesses that rely on transportation every day.

Congressmen John James (MI-10), Tom Barrett (MI-7), and Bill Huizenga (MI-4) have repeatedly supported policies that are contributing to rising costs, including at the gas pump. Families across Michigan are being hit from every direction as gas prices rise and costs continue to climb.  Congressman James, Congressman Barrett, and Congressman Bill Huizenga voted to continue the costly deployment of US military troops in Iran which will directly lead to continued high prices.