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Poll: 67% Expect Rising Gas Prices Amid Iran Conflict

3/14/2026

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 67% of Americans expect higher petrol prices and 60% anticipate longer U.S. military involvement in Iran.
Approval for the strikes stands at only 29%.
The conflict has driven a 50-cent rise in petrol prices and caused the deaths of at least seven U.S. soldiers.
Also, 64% say U.S. President Donald Trump has not clearly communicated the objectives of the military action ahead of the midterm elections.

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 67% of Americans expect higher petrol prices and 60% anticipate longer U.S. military involvement in Iran.
Approval for the strikes stands at only 29%.
The conflict has driven a 50-cent rise in petrol prices and caused the deaths of at least seven U.S. soldiers.
Also, 64% say U.S. President Donald Trump has not clearly communicated the objectives of the military action ahead of the midterm elections.