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“The president had spent the final weeks on the campaign trail highlighting the war on Iran, claiming that the U.S. would make a deal soon with Tehran and that gas prices would come down quickly.”

“Voters gave Trump overwhelmingly negative marks on key aspects of his presidency, saying that he prioritizes “his own personal interests” over the country’s (62%), that his war against Iran was the “wrong decision””

“Gas prices spiked after Trump and Israeli leaders launched the Iran war in late February, and Americans disliked the president’s handling of the conflict, creating another drag on Republican candidacies.”

“Prices moved lower as trading desks and energy experts watched closely for a sign that Tuesday’s midterm election results would pressure President Donald Trump into ending the Iran war without a major escalation.”

“She has also said she would legalize recreational cannabis, take Trump to court “when necessary,” address the cost of housing and suspend the gas tax, pointing to rising fuel costs amid the war with Iran.”

“Their clash also mirrored a national climate that exposed Republican vulnerabilities on issues such as the war with Iran, a related rise in gas prices and broader concerns about the economy and affordability.”

“Hamilton and his allies hit Marshall, 66, on the high prices that resulted from the Iran war and Trump’s tariff agenda, as well as on the health care cuts in the “big, beautiful bill””

“Across the country, the average cost of a gallon of gas has risen 40% since Feb. 28, the day Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched attacks on Iran that sent crude oil prices through the roof.”

“Oil prices posted their sharpest drop in three months Monday, after a series of headlines on Iran gave investors hope that the Trump administration would find a way to end the conflict without further escalation.”

“But consumer prices have soared since the war with Iran started, and for the last six months, inflation has outpaced wage gains.”

“The two largest U.S. oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, on Friday reported blowout profits that easily beat expectations as oil prices remain sharply elevated because of the U.S. war with Iran.”

“Two-thirds of Americans said the soaring gas prices triggered by Trump’s Iran war were either a “very serious” or a “somewhat serious” problem.”

“Trump’s deal and his move to pause the sanctions against Russia come as the price of diesel fuel has shot up almost 70% since the war in Iran began in February.”

“In February, Trump launched the war against Iran, causing one of the worst energy supply shocks in history.”

“Since the start of the Iran war, the price of the fuel is up more than 75% while the price of regular gas has climbed more than 45%.”

“The price of regular gas, which most consumers buy, also remains elevated by more than 45% since late February, when the Iran war was launched.”

“Already, the average nationwide price of diesel is up 70% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.”

“Andrews pinned blame for high gas prices on Graham, who she said voted several times against a war powers resolution to restrict Trump’s war with Iran.”

“At the same time, restrictions on food stamps from the Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” have driven up demand, while rising gas prices because of the Iran war have cut into the budgets of households and food banks alike.”

“The debate opened with Albin asking both candidates if, at a time of high gas prices related to the war with Iran, they would support a pause on the federal gas tax.”