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Poll: 75% Blame Iran War, Trump as Gas Soars

5/13/2026

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Trump Promises Drop

Seventy-five percent of respondents blame the war with Iran for rising household expenses.
A CNN poll May 4 reported 77 % of U.S. adults say President Donald Trump’s policies have raised the cost of living.
Gasoline prices rose to above $4.50 per gallon, up from about $3.16 a year earlier.
President Donald Trump said gasoline prices will “drop like a rock” once the conflict ends.

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Trump Cost Rise

A CNN/SSRS poll shows 77 % of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, say President Donald Trump’s policies raised living costs.
Findings show 77 % of Americans say President Donald Trump’s policies have raised the cost of living.
Three-quarters of respondents say the economic system is unfairly tilted toward powerful interests.
55 % of voters name economy and cost of living as top 2026 midterm issue.

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Trump Promises Drop

Seventy-five percent of respondents blame the war with Iran for rising household expenses.
A CNN poll May 4 reported 77 % of U.S. adults say President Donald Trump’s policies have raised the cost of living.
Gasoline prices rose to above $4.50 per gallon, up from about $3.16 a year earlier.
President Donald Trump said gasoline prices will “drop like a rock” once the conflict ends.

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