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77 percent blame Trump for gas prices: Survey

A new Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday found that 65% of registered voters blame President Donald Trump for the recent spike in gasoline prices, with 51% blaming him "a lot" and 14% blaming him "some."
Rising fuel costs stem from oil transport disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran shuttered following U.S. and Israeli military strikes in February, blocking roughly one-fifth of global oil supply.
The blame is deeply partisan; a Reuters/Ipsos poll found 95% of Democrats, 82% of independents, and 55% of Republicans hold the president responsible for higher costs.
Elevated fuel costs threaten Republican chances in the 2026 midterms, as 58% of voters said they are less likely to support candidates backing Trump's approach to the Iran conflict.
President Trump recently claimed fuel costs are "not very high," yet Energy Secretary Chris Wright said prices may not fall below $3 per gallon until 2027, as economic impacts intensify.

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