Trump's Iran war and gas price policies prove deeply unpopular with voters
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Updated · The Daily Beast · May 2
Trump's Iran war and gas price policies prove deeply unpopular with voters
3 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · May 2
A new CNBC poll found 64% say the war is not worth higher fuel costs, while petrol hit $4.39 a gallon after rising 33 cents in a week.
Enten said 61% now view the war as a mistake and 77% blame Trump for gas prices, including 55% of Republicans, as the Hormuz Strait standoff drags on.
Trump says prices will fall when the war ends, but negotiations remain stalled and he is demanding Iran surrender all nuclear materials, which Tehran has refused.
As America focuses on Iran, what new global security risks are emerging from the shift in military resources?
With the Hormuz Strait closed, how will the world cope with a long-term global energy and food supply crisis?
Has military action made Iran's nuclear program more dangerous by driving it into undetectable underground facilities?
The $4.44 Gas Price Crisis: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade, U.S. Policy Failures, and the 2026 Midterm Impact
Overview
Since Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026, global oil supplies have been severely disrupted, causing gasoline prices in the U.S. to surge to $4.44 per gallon. This spike has forced consumers to cut back on travel and spending, while states like Texas and California face billions in extra fuel costs. The U.S. naval blockade and rejection of Iran's negotiation proposals have deepened the crisis, fueling inflation and political anxiety ahead of the November midterms. Despite emergency measures like releasing oil reserves and easing regulations, relief remains limited. The ongoing diplomatic stalemate suggests the Strait will stay closed, keeping oil prices high and intensifying economic and political challenges for the Trump administration.