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77% Blame Trump for $4 Gas, Midterms Impacted

4/24/2026

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Summary

Trump Blamed

77% of voters blame President Donald Trump for the gasoline price surge.
Republicans (55%), independents (82%) and Democrats (95%) also assign blame to Trump.
Gasoline averaged $4.06 per gallon and has stayed above $4 since the Feb. 28 Iran attack.
58% say they would support fewer candidates who share Trump’s Iran-war stance in the Nov. 3 midterms.
77% view fuel prices as a very big concern.

Summary

Trump Policy Fallout

Nearly 80% of Americans have used credit cards more and cut essential spending because of high gasoline prices.
Disapproval of President Donald Trump’s handling of inflation and tariffs has risen since the prior survey.
Securing the southern border received a 51% approval rating versus 46% disapproval, the only issue with a positive score.
Republican support for an active U.S. role in world affairs rose to 68%, up from 55% in February 2025.

History

Historical Context

In October 1973 OAPEC, led by Saudi King Faisal, cut production and embargoed the United States after Nixon’s resupply of Israel, driving crude from $3.01 to $5.12 per barrel by early 1974. The shock prompted U.S. price controls and rationing. Today, that legacy fuels criticism of President Donald Trump following the February 2024 Iran strike, as fuel costs again shape the midterm race.

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Trump Blamed

77% of voters blame President Donald Trump for the gasoline price surge.
Republicans (55%), independents (82%) and Democrats (95%) also assign blame to Trump.
Gasoline averaged $4.06 per gallon and has stayed above $4 since the Feb. 28 Iran attack.
58% say they would support fewer candidates who share Trump’s Iran-war stance in the Nov. 3 midterms.
77% view fuel prices as a very big concern.

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