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“Jermiah Robinson: The food prices, for one, and the gas prices.”
“The party campaigned on bringing down the cost of living, ending the war on Iran and holding President Donald Trump accountable, as well as pushing back against his immigration crackdown.”
“The Republican Party’s losses in the House and Senate, he said, could be blamed on Trump’s war on Iran and America’s relationship to Israel.”
“United States oil companies have earned more than $130bn in profits during the war on Iran, even as consumers pay much higher prices for key commodities, amid fears that US President Donald Trump may renew fighting after midterm elections.”
“Americans, meanwhile, are paying the price—the median US household has spent $856 more at the gas pump than they otherwise would have since the war started.”
“The war in Iran, as well as Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries, have taken a lot of global refining capacity offline.”
“Trump's approval rating hit a record low over voter discontent with the Iran war, high diesel prices and the cost of living, which put once solidly Republican seats into play.”
“Andrews, in contrast, had called the war with Iran “illegal” and criticized its effect on gas prices.”
“And amid the president's unpopular war with Iran and high gas prices, Whatley's closeness to the president did not appear to help the GOP's chances in the Tar Heel State.”
“At the same time, voters have grown increasingly frustrated over high costs for gas, groceries, healthcare, and more, and over the war with Iran, sapping Trump's and Republicans' popularity.”
“At the same time, voters have become increasingly frustrated over high costs — for gas, groceries, healthcare and more — and the war with Iran, sapping Trump’s and Republicans’ popularity.”
“Paxton's sketchy ethical record, sky-high prices for gas and diesel triggered by Trump's war on Iran and heavy-handed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics are all driving what appears to be a dramatic shift in voter sentiment.”
“Meeting a ‘test case’ for December summit Global energy prices have rocketed since US-Israel strikes on Iran from late February triggered Tehran’s blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.”
“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, for talks on Friday that are expected to be fractious, with wars in Ukraine and Iran and surging energy prices fanning discord.”
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host his G20 counterparts, including Russia's Sergei Lavrov, for talks on Friday (October 30, 2026) that are expected to be fractious, with wars in Ukraine and Iran and surging energy prices fanning discord.”
“Defence stocks also fell amid expectations that a Democratic-led Congress could put pressure on Trump to scale back the war with Iran.”
“On Tuesday, voters elected him the first US senator to represent Texas since 1988 President Donald Trump (left) stands alongside Texas Republican Senate hopeful, Attorney General Ken Paxton (right), during a campaign rally in Lubbock, Texas, last Tuesday Yet…”
“This year, high gas and grocery prices that voters have tied to Trump administration policies, including the war with Iran, hurt Republicans more than usual.”
“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.”
“In Hamilton, Democrats saw a chance at flipping the seat in ruby-red Kansas as the president's unpopular war with Iran continued, causing skyrocketing diesel and gas prices.”
“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””
“As a number of GOP Senate candidates have faced surprisingly competitive races this cycle, amid the unpopular war in Iran and high gas and diesel prices, Republicans were more hopeful about Sununu, who has sought to distance himself from President Trump.”
“Democrats believe political headwinds facing Republicans have been strengthened by rising high gas prices and heating-oil costs linked to the war with Iran.”
“Voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war and rising prices has put races in once-solidly Republican states into play.”
“Voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war and rising prices has put races in once-solidly Republican states into play.”
“The prices of gas and groceries have risen since the beginning of the year, and inflation has remained stubbornly high – largely the result of the war with Iran that Trump started at the end of February.”
“Prices have gone up, particularly for fuel, groceries and health care, since the war in Iran began over eight months ago.”
“Together, ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron earned more than $36 billion as the war in Iran drives up gas prices.”
“Republicans face political challenges of their own, particularly voter dissatisfaction with Trump, the Iran war and high costs.”
“During this year's midterm campaign, Democrats have accused Trump of being out of touch with everyday Americans' concerns, while Trump has repeatedly played down higher gas prices since the war with Iran began.”
“Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump held rival campaign rallies in Georgia and Ohio on Wednesday, trading criticism over the war in Iran, tariffs and the economy just five days before midterm elections.”
“Why the war in Iran might cost Trump and the Republicans at the ballot box The conflict has driven oil prices up and that's hitting Americans at the pumps When U.S. and Israeli jets flew east on Feb. 28, striking hundreds of targets across Iran and killing…”
“How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections When President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran, he said it would last a matter of weeks WASHINGTON -- Noor Dubow says he regularly votes for Republican candidates who he…”
“It doesn’t matter how many farmers you put into the district when those farmers are paying all-time high prices for fertilizer because a president wants to start a war in Iran.””
“It doesn’t matter how many farmers you put into the district when those farmers are paying all-time high prices for fertilizer because a president wants to start a war in Iran.””
“But experts fear that the situation could get worse within days, as speculation mounts that Donald Trump is planning new bombing raids on Iran after next week's midterm elections in the US, which would drive oil prices higher still.”
“Since the start of the US-Israeli led invasion of Iran at the end of February, which has throttled energy flows in the region, oil prices have risen from about $70 a barrel to more than $115, while gas prices have almost tripled.”
“The shift formed part of a widespread nationwide surge for Democrats, signaling a broad rejection of MAGA and a rebuke of policies under Trump, including tariffs and the war in Iran, which voters blame for driving up cost-of-living expenses.”
“TRUMP APPROVAL RATINGS DOOMED BY GAS PRICES: Since the end of February, when the global energy disruptions caused by the war in Iran began, the drop in Trump’s approval ratings has been strongly correlated with rising gas prices.”
“(In May, with Nevada gas prices averaging around $5.20 per gallon as a result of the Iran war, Flippo gave Trump’s second term an A+.) By Election Day, the sheer number of falsehoods and scandals surrounding Flippo and his campaign became hard to track.”
“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.”
“Of course, voters, including this one, are frustrated with the Iran conflict, and they want lower gas prices.”
“The margin was so wide that issues that afflicted Republicans’ electoral chances elsewhere in the country, including high gas prices and the Iran war, didn’t substantially harm Tuberville.”
“The war in Iran, high gas prices, the stubbornly high cost of living, and blows to Trump’s popularity all contributed against the Republicans.”
“He also attempted to link Collins to several Trump policies that have fueled economic concerns in the state, particularly the rise in oil and gas prices from the Iran war, as well as the financial strain on Maine businesses due to trade tensions with Canada,…”
“And Republican candidates faced headwinds from the Iran war and President Trump's tariff policy in the leadup to Election Day, including higher prices for cost of living, as well as for gas and diesel.The projected victory for Democrats closes the door on one…”
“But the race proved more competitive than expected, despite the state's rightward shift in recent years, as the Trump administration's trade policies, the unpopular war in Iran and high gas and diesel prices hit Iowans especially hard.”
“The official also warned against voters picking Democrats over gas prices that will change once the Iran war is over.”
“But the state has been hit hard by tariffs, oil and gas prices and the Iran war.”
“The chances of Republicans holding both chambers are a slim 6%, as a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval ratings at a career low over living costs and the war with Iran.”
“When entering office, Trump vowed to slash gasoline prices to below $2 per gallon, but prices have remained high following the wars in Iran and Ukraine.”
“Reality—the brutality of his mass deportation crusade, the economic hardships caused by his erratic tariffs and plutocratic policies, and the dumb war in Iran and high gas prices—gets a vote.”
“The diplomatic salvo comes before a highly anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping when the US president is expected to attend the Apec conference in Shenzhen, China, on 18 and 19 November.”
“Reports that the White House is planning post-midterm strikes on Iran may push political fallout from an unpopular war outside the election window, but the economic weight of high gas and diesel prices lands on whoever’s nominally in charge come January.”
“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.”
“The Iran war has “just got to end”, she said, which will help bring down prices.”
“In response, Trump wrote on his Truth Social account that people believe the war with Iran will not resume as mediation efforts continue.”
“This time, the former congressman must win without Trump as a galvanizing force at the top of the ballot and as high gas prices and other costs have weighed on Republicans nationally.”
“His approval ratings are at record lows, gas and diesel prices aren't soaring, the war in Iran drags on.”
“Here's what to know about some affordability proposals made on the campaign trail, according to experts: End the war in Iran The Iran war triggered a rise of inflation earlier this year as a historic oil supply shortage pushed up prices for gasoline,…”
“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.”
“On his part, El-Sayed has kept a focus on affordability and the high price of gas from the Iran war.”
“Mike Rogers took millions from Trump-aligned super PACs, then backed Trump’s dangerous war with Iran, even as gas and groceries spike for Michiganders.”
“…od heading into midterm elections AI generated WASHINGTON – On the eve of elections that will decide whether President Donald Trump’s Republican Party keeps control of Congress, voters’ minds are on the economy, with high and rising prices a key issue and…”
“Former Fox News presenter Tucker Carlson has warned that Donald Trump may be days away from launching a nuclear strike on Iran to destroy its Pickaxe mountain lair US President Donald Trump speaks at a midterm campaign rally at Five Flags Center in Dubuque,…”
“But consumer prices have soared since the war with Iran started, and for the last six months, inflation has outpaced wage gains.”
“And those rising prices have been driven by two main things; tariffs and the U.S.-led war with Iran.”
“And there is fury, too, including among those on the MAGA right, over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files, encapsulated by the podcaster Joe Rogan who called it 'a line in the sand' and accused the administration of 'trying to gaslight'…”
“The EU has since moved to dismantle its dependence on Russian gas, with a complete phase-out mandated by the end of 2027.”
“Despite his financial frustrations, Scott plans on voting for candidates from Mr Trump's Republican Party in the midterms. | How does Scott rate Trump? | | |---|---| | First term: | A | | Second term: | C | | "He closed the border, which was a national…”
“Trump, battling inflation at home driven in large part by soaring energy prices fuelled by his war on Iran and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has demanded the European foes stop attacking each other’s energy sites.”
“… in the history of the United States, because we are taking on the most dangerous president that we've ever had, somebody who's an authoritarian, does not believe in the Constitution or the rule of law, who wants to give massive tax breaks to billionaires,…”
“Since then, the political landscape has only gotten worse for Republicans because of the unpopular Iran war that has led to skyrocketing gas prices.”
“To some degree, the 2026 Democrats have been able to unite around issues such as energy and grocery prices and the war on Iran.”
“In Fox’s October survey, Iran played a role in four issues that more than two-thirds of voters said they were concerned about: inflation (85%), gas prices (83%), government leadership (79%), and the war in Iran itself (75%).”
“The coalition that in 2024 powered Trump to the greatest comeback in modern political history has suffered blow after blow: his failure to fully release the Jeffrey Epstein files detailing ties of the elite to the child sex offender; the growth of datacentres…”
“Candidates on the trail are blaming him for skyrocketing gas prices and an Iran war with no end in sight.”
“They must avoid alienating independent voters by showing too much fealty to Trump, particularly over the Iran war, while also drafting him to maximize MAGA turnout.”
“Was he a victim of his own success to let two potent issues of immigration and law and order cede ground to affordability amid rising gas prices and his unpopular ‘war of choice’ with Iran.”
““Working Americans can’t afford healthcare, let alone gas nor groceries due to tariffs, and children are losing Snap benefits while we blow our gold on [Israeli prime minister Benjamin] Netanyahu’s war.”
“Stubbornly high gas prices and a lack of a decisive victory in the Iran war aren’t positive stories.”
“William Galston, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution think-tank, said two of Trump’s decisions this term have directly contributed to cost pressures: launching the war on Iran and slapping tariffs on trade partners.”
“Analysts have linked rising fuel prices to the war the United States and Israel launched against Iran in February.”
“Hill counts himself among the voters who have felt squeezed by high fuel prices driven up by Donald Trump’s war on Iran.”
“Former US diplomats, national security officials urge Trump to enforce Russian sanctions law Nearly 20 experts said recent U.S. policy decisions risk putting the goal of ending Russia’s war on Ukraine further out of reach, according to a letter to the…”
“Donald Trump successfully campaigned for his second term two years ago promising to reduce prices on day one, but ever since he returned to the White House, he has done little to fight inflation or reduce prices.”
“Trump acknowledged the rise in oil prices, but he said the war with Iran had been worth it to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.”
“Republicans are fighting to hold a slim majority in Congress amid a political backdrop of soaring energy prices, persistent inflation and business uncertainty caused by Trump’s war on Iran and his tariffs.”
“But the issues here have Republicans on the defensive — the economy, gas prices and AI data center growth have given Democrats an opening for a pathway back in a state Trump has won three times. 2024: TRUMP +11 TIER 3: AK (R), IA (R), ME (R), TX (R) ALASKA…”
“And in February, Trump started a new war, joining Israel in launching strikes on Iran.”
“Trump’s trade stoush with Canada and high petrol prices due to the Iran war are deeply unpopular in Michigan, but it may be the Republicans’ best chance to flip a seat in a state that has not elected a GOP senator in decades.”
“The same AP-NORC poll showed that only 28 percent of respondents expressed support for Trump’s handling of the war in Iran.”
“Rising gas prices drove much of the inflation increase as renewed violence in the Middle East has kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, up from below $70 before the Iran war.”
“Brett Sylvia, at a time when President Donald Trump is openly musing about the prospect of further strikes on Iran after the midterms.”
“With a war in Iran driving up gas prices for Americans, Trump is boasting to supporters that the conflict is making the country rich.”
“Republicans fear a Democratic “blue wave” in the Nov 3 midterms as voters punish them over inflation stoked by oil prices that have soared since Trump launched his war on Iran eight months ago.”
“Here’s how Trump’s views on gas, oil and other energy costs have shifted since the war began.”
“Here’s how Trump’s views on gas, oil and other energy costs have shifted since the war began.”
“Others in the administration privately acknowledge, however, that there’s a clear reason for the recent rise in prices: Trump’s ongoing war with Iran.”
“Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have also pointed to that law in the days since Trump announced his deal to buy Russian diesel.”
“…in the president's own party immediately erupted in rage US gas and diesel prices have shot up due to the US war with Iran and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, impacting the global oil supply Recent attacks between Russia and Ukraine have targeted local…”
““Personally, I would keep the pressure on Russia to end the war and get the gas prices down because I don’t trust Putin and I don’t trust Russia.””
“But Ukrainian strikes are only one factor affecting fuel prices; disruptions linked to the war with Iran are largely responsible for constraining global supplies, while reduced Russian refinery activity has added pressure to diesel markets.”
“Earlier this month, Trump also announced a deal to bring stocks of Russian diesel into global markets, in a bid to drive down energy prices that have spiked during the US-Israel war on Iran.”
“The vast majority of polls predict Trump’s Republicans will lose control of Congress in the midterm legislative elections on Nov 3, as Americans grow more dissatisfied with rising prices, particularly at the gas pump.”
“It's been just a month since Trump told Ukraine it "has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia", arguing it was the Russia-Ukraine war, rather than the Middle East, that had pushed US diesel prices above $US6 a gallon for the first time.”
“Mr Trump blamed Ukraine for soaring global costs of fuel, which have largely happened since he launched the Iran war.”
“Looking at the consumer price index metrics for gasoline, gas prices have risen 39% since Trump began his second term, with much of that increase coming this year as a result of the war with Iran.”
“Overall price increases have largely driven by the US-Israel war with Iran, which has caused energy prices to soar.”
“The figures will likely underscore the lingering impact of the Iran war on gas prices and the stubborn persistence of inflation, which has fallen sharply from a 9.1% peak in 2022 but has ticked higher since the war began in late February.”
“Trump says Houthis trying to push up oil prices before US election AI generated WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Oct 13 accused Yemen’s Houthis of seeking to drive energy prices higher as key US midterm elections approach, warning he “will never…”
“Persistent inflation and high gas prices fueled by the ongoing conflict with Iran have driven widespread American disapproval of that war.”
“Persistent inflation and high gas prices fueled by the ongoing conflict with Iran have driven widespread American disapproval of that war.”
“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.”
“Affordability has taken center stage ahead of the midterms, with Democrats pulling ahead in some early polls, as Americans grow frustrated with high prices at gas pumps and grocery stores amid the Iran war.”
“The Federal Reserve is expected to stand pat on interest rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) even though inflation has accelerated in the past couple of months as the Iran war has caused spikes in oil and gas prices.”
“Trump is seeking to lower energy costs ahead of next week's midterm elections, as rising oil prices linked to the US war with Iran fuel voter frustration.”
“Trump is pushing ways of bringing down energy costs ahead of the midterms, amid voter anger over soaring oil costs caused by his war on Iran.”
“The move aims to encourage more domestic drilling as Trump faces criticism over high fuel prices stemming from the US war in Iran.”
“The UK has pledged to maintain pressure on Russia through tough sanctions after the move from Mr Trump, which comes after the US leader signed a sweeping Russia sanctions law just last month aimed at clamping down on the oil and gas revenues that fuel…”
“Diesel prices have rocketed in recent months because of the disruption to global supplies caused by the US-Israel war against Iran and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.”
“Diesel prices have rocketed in recent months because of the disruption to global supplies caused by the US-Israel war against Iran and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.”
“Rogers also sought to present himself as a Republican willing to work with Trump while breaking with the president on issues affecting Michigan, including tariffs and fuel prices.”
“…with little competition after an endorsement from President Trump, whose rocky approval ratings have posed a vulnerability for his party's midterm candidates.During the debate, both candidates called for pausing the gas tax as the conflict in the Middle East…”
“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.”
“Trump’s energy secretary said president is about ‘driving energy prices down’ as Iran war keeps them high Chris Wright defended the Trump administration’s economic record during a Tuesday appearance on Fox News, arguing that the president was focused on…”
“The oil shipment from Venezuela is part of Trump’s efforts to tamp down voters’ outrage over soaring gas prices due to the war in Iran.”
“Trump insists while campaigning, vowing that interest rates and oil prices will plunge once the war with Iran — which he started — comes to an end.”
“Trump insists while campaigning, vowing that interest rates and oil prices will plunge once the war with Iran — which he started — comes to an end.”
“He was campaigning just days before midterm elections in which voters have expressed concern about the impact the US war on Iran has had on prices of goods from gas to groceries.”
“He was campaigning just days ahead of midterm elections in which voters have expressed concern about the impact the U.S. war on Iran has had on prices of goods from gas to groceries.”
“President Trump on Thursday said his administration will invoke the Defense Production Act to spend $150 million to boost gasoline and diesel production in the U.S., the latest effort from the administration to lower fuel prices.”
“The Trump Administration has pursued a number of other measures aimed at lowering energy prices since the Iran War began.”
“‘We need you’ Trump won North Carolina in each of his three presidential runs, but Democrats are banking on a breakthrough performance in 2026, with polls showing a clear majority of Americans dissatisfied with rising prices and the war in Iran.”
“'TIGHTEN THAT SHIP UP' Trump's popularity has cratered since he ordered military strikes on Iran in February alongside US ally Israel, triggering a surge in gasoline and diesel prices.”
“An elusive US-India trade deal Since taking office for a second time in 2025, Trump has gone back and forth on tariff threats with India over what he considers to be unfair trade practices, along with India's continued purchases of Russian oil amid the war in…”
“Last month, Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which could impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods from the five largest importers of Russian oil or gas.”
“Energy prices have exploded since the US went to war with Iran earlier this year, with Tehran’s forces firing on commercial shipping and driving the national average for a gallon of gas from $2.98 to $4.33.”
“Now, gas prices are far higher — and he said he plans to vote for , not Republican Mike Rogers.Vance pointed to Iran's attacks on oil tankers.”
“The month has seen the highest number of ship attacks since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, which began on February 28.”
“The month has seen the highest number of ship attacks since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, which began on February 28.”
“Diesel prices have rocketed in recent months because of the disruption to global supplies caused by the US-Israel war against Iran and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.”
“Diesel prices have rocketed in recent months because of the disruption to global supplies caused by the US-Israel war against Iran and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.”
“US President Donald Trump earlier this month said he'd struck a deal with Russia to import diesel in an effort to lower gas prices that have skyrocketed due to the US war with Iran.”
“President Trump has a lot on his plate, and so too does the nation.”
“Ironically, Trump’s war on Iran, fought in conjunction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, weakened the Saudis and exposed their vulnerabilities to military attack by Iranian drones and missiles, impelling them to seek a symbolic win over a less…”
“On Friday, US President Donald Trump repeated warnings that Washington may carry out another military operation against Iran as rising fuel prices weigh on the US midterm elections scheduled for November 3.”
“And what he claimed were efforts to reduce oil prices, which have surged since the US launched strikes on Iran in February, sparking conflict that continues today.”
“Trump also announced plans to roll back the Biden-era restrictions on methane emissions from oil and gas production, stating that it would help bring down energy prices.”
“America is even angrier that green and vehemently anti-Russian Europe has been the chief buyer of Russian natural gas since the war began.”
“Trump is facing the worst approval ratings of his political career amid record-high gas prices in the US due to the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran, which began in February this year.”
“As Trump's war in Iran spikes gas prices and adds pressure on Republican candidates across the US, he sought to highlight an earlier military operation in Venezuela.”
“Fuel costs for the company have risen over 300 per cent since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, Villa Vie Residences said, making the “current operating model extremely challenging”.”
“…Tuesday that the difficult political environment, fueled by Trump's standing with voters and anger over tariffs and the war in Iran, has forced supposedly safe Republican incumbents to do something they rarely need to worry about: Campaign heavily to hold on…”
“Log in Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended the Trump administration’s economic record during a Tuesday appearance on Fox News, arguing that President Donald Trump was focused on lowering energy costs despite high gas prices driven by the Iran war.”
“… of Americans set to vote in next week’s midterm elections, Trump’s aggressive foreign policy – including his controversial war on Iran, and tariffs on goods from much of the world – have challenged his popularity, according to opinion polls, with his…”
“Talarico has also been blessed with a national environment that's shaping up to be a bloodbath for Republicans, who have to answer for the rising prices driven by Trump's tariffs and the Iran war.”
“But Colom is one of many Democratic underdogs who have managed to expand the House and Senate battleground maps because of widespread voter discontent over inflation, the Iran war and other aspects of Trump's second presidency.”
“From that moment, the U.S. price line has moved in lockstep with the Iran war—cresting at the April ceasefire, dipping only after the June truce, climbing after the pause in hostilities collapsed in July.”
“One recent survey showed that Latino voters in Texas have swung 16 points away from Trump since 2024, raising the possibility of a Democratic sweep in South Texas instead.”
“As the joke goes, every gas station display of prices has become an ad for Democrats; what’s more, some of them have managed to connect the relatively abstract issue of corruption to the daily misery of many Americans.”
“After supporting it in several House votes, Hinson now opposes Trump’s Iran war and is breaking with his Russia dealmaking.”
“He said too many Democrats have overlooked small communities like this one – areas where some Iowans say they're reeling from the economic fallout of Trump's seesaw tariff policies and the Iran war.”
““I would say that the Iranian war has had a direct, measurable and quite a rapid impact on European prices,” he added.”
“Appearing last week at a gas station two miles off the Las Vegas Strip, Ford cited record-high fuel prices — and the knock-on effects they’ve had on tourism, groceries and online shopping — and said Nevadans were suffering for no other reason than Trump’s…”
“…nding that having cheap electricity and consumer goods and housing is good — seems to have failed; Democrats this year aren’t shouting out their opposition to cheaper energy, but few are running on anything about it except blaming Trump for higher pump…”
“The closest she has come to taking Trump to task was perhaps in June this year, when she asked foreign correspondent Trey Yingst: 'Trey, what do you say to our viewers who love Donald Trump and support him and trust him… but they're tired of this, and they…”
“One Tehran analyst said Iran would hit back at any strike on Pickaxe by targeting major Saudi refineries, including Aramco's, to send energy prices soaring and squeeze American voters Trump, speaking at a rally Friday in Florida, touted the US military…”
“Donald Trump’s war on Iran has shown how easily supply can be disrupted and how quickly prices can rise.”
“Republicans had hoped that the passage of new tax cuts would buoy them in the midterm elections, but their ability to campaign on their signature legislation has been diminished by the war with Iran and high gas prices.”
“Trump has blamed the shortfall on the Biden administration, which more than 200 million barrels of oil from the reserve in an effort to tamp down energy prices, especially in the early days of the Russia-Ukraine war.”
“Energy exports from the Gulf have plunged since US-Israeli strikes on Iran from February caused Tehran to respond by choking off the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas transit.”
“…otos of the feisty, fluffy red panda here. - ⚡🌬️ The wind permitting saga continues, as the Trump administration is now allowing two onshore projects to advance, in an apparent effort to ease resistance among Senate Democrats to the bipartisan permitting…”
“Now, of course the midterm elections loom and Trump wants to be seen trying to lower Americans’ gas prices, prices he himself boosted with his Iran war.”
“…ion issue—along with other "avoidable mistakes" such as the Iran War and tariffs—as one of the major reasons why Democrats are likely to win the midterms: Trump and his family have enriched themselves in this second term in ways more similar to third-world…”
“War vs elections With days before Israel’s close elections in which prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lose power, and ahead of next month’s US midterm elections in which war-linked high prices have sparked voter anger, there are growing concerns and…”
“Oil prices spiked on Thursday after a bombshell report revealed Donald Trump and Israel have drawn up plans to unleash new attacks on Iran once the midterm elections are over An oil tanker burns after being hit by an Iranian strike in the ship-to-ship…”
“…ose election in Israel in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lose power, and before next month's U.S. midterm elections in which war-linked high fuel prices have sparked voter anger, there are concerns that U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran could…”
“Energy prices across the board are higher because of the US war on Iran, which closed the strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s crude oil flows.”
“Diamondback, like its peers, has been hesitant to answer Trump’s repeated calls to “drill, baby, drill”; the company’s latest production target for the year is only about 4% higher than it was before the US-Iran war.”
“So maybe we're up 12 points before the Iran War, and as the price went up our poll numbers went down, so I think it's the price of gas."”
“"I can tell you the fastest way to bring down your gas prices, and that is to stop this War in Iran,"”
““Personally, I would choose to put the pressure on Russia to end the war and get gas prices down,” she told The Associated Press news agency on Saturday.”
“Approximately 65% said they disapproved of Trump’s handling of the Iran war, which has dragged on for nearly eight months and pushed gas and oil prices up.”
“The humanitarian crisis in the besieged Yemeni city of Taiz is becoming unmanageable as the city runs out of water, gas and fresh food, Oxfam aid workers in the country have warned.”
“But as the US conflict with Iran dragged on, keeping upward pressure on global oil prices, and as the midterm elections drew ever nearer, the Trump administration suddenly turned again.”
“The war on Iran, launched by the United States and Israel on February 28, has pushed up oil prices and handed Moscow a windfall.”
“"But the message is struggling to connect with voters amid anxiety over tariffs and the war with Iran, which have pushed up prices for everyday products.”
“Trump on Friday , reducing penalties for its energy sales in a bid to ease rising U.S. gas prices caused by the ongoing — a policy Zelenskyy says could embolden Moscow to step up its .Mr.”
“The cost of energy has jumped 16% in the past year alone, with gasoline prices spiking about 40% since the start of Trump’s war on Iran in February.”
“The agreement was pilloried by Republicans and Democrats alike who say it will help Russia without making a difference in global fuel prices, which are elevated mostly due to Trump’s war against Iran.”
“Source: @GlendaRoseFacebook (left) and @MaryPeltola/Facebook (right) Peltola's campaign has since leaned into the rising cost in the Last Frontier even more, linking it to Trump's war against Iran.”
“… urgency around abortion rights as important cases quietly move through the judicial system, leaving a long list of contentious issues – including high gas prices, a war with Iran, ICE raids, a challenging job market and even datacenters – to take top…”
“Jennifer Bacia, Newstead (Qld) Brendan Nicholson warns on underestimating the importance of skilled immigrants in our country.”
“She approves of his immigration policies but is unsure about Trump’s handling of the economy as the Iran war continues to compound gas prices.”
“That will add to the costs headache facing firms already being pummelled by the impact of Donald Trump’s Iran war, which has resulted in surging oil and gas prices.”
“York said, blaming the higher prices on the Iran war.”
“Instead, gas prices are so high that Martinez returned one of his vehicles to the lender, he shifted his food shopping to a discount grocer and he has watched as the United States has spent months in conflict with Iran.”
“In an attempt to lower gas prices that spiked because of the war, the Trump administration has repeatedly issued waivers of the Jones Act, a century-old law that requires all goods moved between American ports to be carried on American-built, American-crewed…”
“There are plenty of obvious reasons for her to be unhappy with the president in his second term: the Iran war, gas prices, inflation, the wildly rampant corruption that has enriched Trump and his family by billions of dollars in less than two years.”
“NEW YORK (AP) — More than seven months into the U.S. war with Iran, sharply higher fuel prices are making it more expensive to drive and fly and adding to the cost of some goods, prolonging the strain on American households as the midterm elections approach.”
“After years of consumer prices rising faster in big US cities, Trump’s war against Iran and global tariffs have made rural America ground zero for the fallout from the inflation bomb – and at a particularly tricky time for Republicans as they try to defend…”
“Flood voted six times for Trump’s tariffs and the Iran war, flooding us with higher prices on groceries, gas, cars and medicine, costing us a thousand dollars more a year.””
“Log in Within three months of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, the average price of gasoline for American drivers climbed from US$2.94 to $4.35 a gallon.”
““This deal won’t lower costs for the American people, who are already paying for Trump’s failed war of choice in Iran.”
“Lawson acknowledges a shift to the Democrats is coming, not only because the midterms almost always shift against the party in the White House, but due to pervasive economic headwinds: inflation and high petrol prices caused by the war in Iran.”
““Mike Collins voted for Trump’s war in Iran, sending gas prices through the roof.”
“In February, Trump launched the war against Iran, causing one of the worst energy supply shocks in history.”
“Crowley targets Tiffany’s ties to Trump Crowley and his backers have tried to hammer Tiffany on his loyalty to Trump, his past support for the war in Iran, high tariffs and soaring gas prices.”
“Mr Trump, under pressure to lower fuel prices, especially for diesel which has reached record highs since he launched a war against Iran in February, says the Ukrainian attacks are driving up global prices.”
“It marks the second vessel to sink since the US-Iran war began on February 28, according to data from UN shipping agency, the International Maritime Organisation.”
“Andrew here, thinking yet again about how the only apparent bulwarks in this country against Donald Trump’s increasingly fascist presidency are his insistence on maintaining his failed war in Iran and wrecking the global economy, and his absolute refusal to…”
“Energy prices have been especially high since the Iran war, with average gas prices at the pump crossing $1.20 more per gallon compared with a year ago.”
“Trump has in recent days demanded he quit as leader, signed a 'treacherous' deal with Vladimir Putin to buy Russian diesel, blamed Zelensky for spiralling energy prices, and surprised him with a fabricated ceasefire - which Russia has since obliterated.”
“But most experts say the real reason is the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran since late February, which have seen Tehran block off the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil and gas shipments.”
“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.”
“The visit, just three weeks before Election Day, underscores the stakes for Republicans as they fight to maintain control of Congress amid voter frustration over soaring gasoline prices, persistent inflation and the war in Iran.”
“Prices have been swinging between $US96 and nearly $US110 over the last month over uncertainty about the US war with Iran and its continued impact on global energy supplies and inflation.”
“This strategic waterway, through which roughly a fifth of global oil and gas flowed before the war, has been largely closed to shipping following Iranian attacks since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28.”
“Zelenskyy says Russia attacked gas infrastructure despite Trump’s energy ceasefire announcement Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday on Fox News that his country is prepared to engage in an energy ceasefire but that Russia had attacked…”
“And it will bank on influential forces eager to restore commerce through Hormuz — energy markets, U.S. allies, and Americans demanding lower gas prices — to pressure the Trump administration to also accept the tankers vs warships distinction.”
“But midterm dynamics traditionally boost the party opposing the party in control of the White House, and the unpopular war in Iran, high gas and diesel prices and other controversial Trump administration policies have added to those challenges for the GOP.”
“There isn’t a flicker of regret or shame on Trump’s part that he will be helping fund Putin’s war effort.”
“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.”
“And with a record of breaking with President Trump, he's distanced himself from the president as he campaigns to return to the upper chamber amid an unpopular war with Iran and high gas prices.”
“…acked appearance in the small city of Cadillac, he said the ongoing attacks were just one more reminder that Rogers can’t compete on issues—that he has no answers for high gas prices and a faltering health care system, except to say that El-Sayed is scary.3…”
“…on quietly raised the death toll of Americans killed in the war with Iran to 21, weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth branded the reports 'a complete LIE' The new total was added to the Pentagon's (pictured) Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) late…”
“On social media, Hill’s campaign calls out Begich for his support of the Iran war as it posts photos of fuel prices around the state.”
“Yet, by neutering Iran’s primary means of exerting pressure on the U.S. and the international community, the Navy is also making an end to the war more likely.”
“On Wednesday, October 7, Jonathan Saul of Reuters reported that attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz hit the highest level since the war on Iran began.”
“…n London this week, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth pointed out that liquefied natural gas, while attractive for investors looking to diversify, faces some challenges that could add to the hurt the international market is facing with higher prices amid the war in…”
“President Trump campaigned in 2024 on promises to lower Americans' cost of living, vowing to push gasoline prices below $2 a gallon and to deliver 2% mortgage rates.”
“The US war on Iran is intensely unpopular domestically as Americans have had to grapple with surging prices of gas, food and other basic commodities because of the crisis in the Middle East.”
“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.”
“Affordability The first question focused on the financial and economic impacts of the tariffs that the Trump administration has imposed since January 2025.”
“Gas prices remain high as the Iran war rolls on and continues to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.”
“The rising costs associated with the war against Iran have also placed political pressure on the administration of US President Donald Trump.”