Over Half of Republicans Blame Trump for Spike in Gas Prices: Poll
Summary
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 55 percent of Republicans blame President Donald Trump for rising gas prices. The poll also finds that many voters are worried about fuel costs and that support for the Republican Party’s handling of the economy has dropped.Key Facts
- 55 percent of Republicans say President Trump is responsible for the increase in gas prices.
- Overall, 77 percent of voters blame Trump for higher gasoline prices, including 95 percent of Democrats and 82 percent of independents.
- 78 percent of voters say fuel prices are a very big concern for them.
- The poll surveyed 3,577 registered voters from April 15 to April 20, with a 2 percent margin of error.
- Support for Republicans' economic policies fell from 45 percent in January 2025 to 38 percent in this poll.
- A Fox News Poll found that 56 percent of voters think the Trump administration has not managed the federal government competently.
- President Trump said higher gas prices are temporary and linked them to preventing Iran from gaining nuclear weapons.
- The White House said it is working on a peace plan and expects oil and gas prices to fall to previous lows.
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