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Poll: 65% Blame Trump for Rising Gas Prices

4/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

65% of voters blame U.S. President Donald Trump for rising gas prices, in a Quinnipiac University poll of 1,028 voters conducted April 9–13 with a 3.8-point margin.
Among Democrats, 97% hold Trump responsible, while 22% of Republicans do.
The average gas price is $4.04, up from $3.17 last year.
Forty percent support U.S. military action against Iran, and 53% oppose it.
Sixty-four percent disapprove of Trump's threats regarding Iran.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 oil crisis, triggered by the Iranian Revolution, saw U.S. gas prices surge by 300%, reaching an average of $1.20 per gallon. President Jimmy Carter's phased deregulation of oil prices began in April 1979, aiming to alleviate shortages. This crisis echoes today as rising gas prices reignite public frustration towards energy policies, highlighting ongoing U.S. dependency on foreign oil.

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Story summary

65% of voters blame U.S. President Donald Trump for rising gas prices, in a Quinnipiac University poll of 1,028 voters conducted April 9–13 with a 3.8-point margin.
Among Democrats, 97% hold Trump responsible, while 22% of Republicans do.
The average gas price is $4.04, up from $3.17 last year.
Forty percent support U.S. military action against Iran, and 53% oppose it.
Sixty-four percent disapprove of Trump's threats regarding Iran.

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