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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Merin Rebecca Thomas

Americans Largely Blame Trump Over Gas Price Surge As Election-Year Pressure Builds, Poll Shows

Fuel prices have soared since the war in Iran began. (Credit: ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)

A majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for the recent rise in gasoline prices, according to a new poll.

The survey, conducted by Reuters/Ipsos, found that respondents linked higher fuel costs to federal policy decisions as well as broader economic conditions. It showed that gasoline prices remain one of the most closely watched indicators of inflation in the U.S. given their direct impact on everyday expenses such as commuting, travel and household budgets.

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