A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals 77% of Americans hold President Donald Trump partly responsible for rising gas prices as Iran tensions impact global oil markets.
77 percent of Americans Blame Trump for Rising Gas Prices
A new national survey shows that most Americans believe President Donald Trump shares responsibility for rising gas prices, as ongoing tensions with Iran continue to pressure global energy markets.
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Friday, about 77% of registered U.S. voters said Trump is at least partly to blame for higher fuel costs, while 22% disagreed. This sentiment cuts across party lines, with 55% of Republicans, 82% of independents, and 95% of Democrats expressing similar views.
The findings could present challenges for Republicans heading into the midterm elections, especially as economic concerns and cost-of-living issues remain top priorities for voters. Lawmakers in the GOP have been working to strengthen their messaging on affordability amid fears of potential voter backlash.
When asked which party handles the economy better, roughly one-third of respondents favored Republicans, while 37% said Democrats. This marks a significantly narrower gap compared to earlier in Trump’s second term, when Republicans held a 14-point advantage on economic trust.
Gas prices have shown slight improvement in recent days, with AAA reporting a national average of $4.03 per gallon. However, oil markets remain volatile. Brent crude hovered around $106 per barrel, driven in part by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy analysts warn that uncertainty is likely to persist. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, noted that oil markets are expected to remain highly reactive as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue.
“Prices could fluctuate sharply as traders weigh the risks of further escalation against the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough,” De Haan said, just before Trump announced an indefinite extension of a ceasefire agreement.
The ceasefire extension followed mediation efforts by Pakistan and came shortly before an earlier truce deadline expired. Despite the pause in hostilities, the U.S. plans to maintain its naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz.
Officials within Trump’s administration have offered mixed outlooks on future energy prices. Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggested that gas prices may not fall below $3 per gallon until next year, a claim Trump later disputed.
Meanwhile, concern over fuel costs remains high. The poll found that 77% of Americans consider gas prices a major issue, with most expecting costs to rise further over the next year rather than decline.
The survey was conducted between April 15 and April 20
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