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Trump shrugs off high gas prices, creating political headwinds for GOP

President Donald Trump has mostly shrugged off rising gasoline prices since his conflict with Iran began over two months ago, giving Republicans political heartburn ahead of the midterm elections as prices are up again this week amid new tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. As gas prices continue to tick…

Roll Call

Filling up the gas tank of America’s most popular cars just got more expensive. Here’s by how much

Trump administration insists prices will drop whenever Iran war ends

The Independent UK

‘We’re a perfect example of being lied to’: Democrats vie to flip Ohio in a battle for trust

Trump’s war in Iran and gas prices dominate messaging as state prepares for special election to fill Senate seat

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Trump’s approval ratings plummet amid Iran war and sky-high gas prices, poll finds

A new poll found that 66 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the Iran war

The Independent UK

Chevron CEO warns Trump’s oil crisis could get even worse

Two in three Americans blame Trump for high gas prices, according to Quinnipiac poll

The Independent UK

Here’s how Americans say they are dealing with record-breaking gas prices

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The Independent UK

Nearly half of Americans say they are cutting daily expenses to deal with spiking gas prices from Trump’s Iran war

Americans are pulling back on household expenses, altering travel plans and driving less as a result, the poll found

The Independent UK

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$100 Oil Shock: 3 Ways This Week’s Price Spike Could Hit Your Retirement Budget Fast

If you’ve noticed gas prices climbing again, you’re not imagining it, and it’s not just about what you pay at the pump. Recent global tensions...

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Gas prices jumped 9 cents overnight. These states have the highest cost per gallon

Prices around the country soared this week, with one state eclipsing $6 per gallon

The Independent UK

US fast-food chain launching a new loyalty program after drop in customers due to Iran war

Wingstop's CEO, Michael Skipworth, attributed an 8.7 percent decline in first-quarter same-restaurant sales to rising gas prices caused by the war in Iran.

The Independent UK

Current price of oil as of May 1, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

Fortune

Wingstop saw its sales drop as company blames Iran war and high gas prices for customer decrease

The current national average gas price is $4.30 per gallon

The Independent UK

Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far

Americans are paying for the war in Iran with every visit to the gas station, but some of the damage to the U.S. economy is being offset — for now anyway — by big tax refunds and an investment boom driven by artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve

The Texas Tribune

High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets, fueling inflation

The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.78 at the end of April.

The Independent UK

The states where a $100,000 salary qualifies you as ‘lower middle class’: report

Cost-of-living issues are expected to be a major theme in the 2026 midterms

The Independent UK

Gas price hits $4.23 - highest mark since Putin invaded Ukraine

Persistently high gas prices could spell midterm trouble for the Republicans, who ran in 2024 on their economic agenda after years of Biden-era inflation

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Corn Belt Politicians Are Using High Gas Prices To Push Even More Carveouts for Ethanol

“The sale of E15 year-round would help the ethanol industry and no one else,” says one agricultural policy expert.

The Mary Sue

Gas just hit $4 because Donald Trump picked a fight he can’t finish and your tank is paying his tab

Gas prices in the U.S. just hit their highest level in four years. The average gallon of gas now costs $4.17, according to AAA data released on April 28, 2026. That’s a $1.19 jump since the war with Iran kicked off on February 28, marking a 28% increase in just…

The Guardian - US

US gas prices hit $4.23 high as Hormuz fears drive oil surge

Blockade threat in vital strait and Trump’s stance lift crude, pushing pump prices to highest level since 2022

The Independent UK

Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low as the Iran war drives affordability concerns for Americans

Gas prices have surged to about $4.18 per gallon as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have stalled

Latin Times

Iran War Pushes U.S. Gas Prices To Highest Level Since the Conflict Began as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Gas prices were near $4.18 a gallon on Tuesday, up $1.19 since late February, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

International Business Times

Iran War Pushes U.S. Gas Prices To Highest Level Since War Began as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Gas prices were near $4.18 a gallon on Tuesday, up $1.19 since late February, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

The Guardian - US

US gas prices surge to highest level in four years, averaging $4.18 a gallon

Oil prices surged as talks on reopening of strait of Hormuz remain gridlocked, sending prices $1 higher than last year

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