Survey shows broad dissatisfaction with economic handling and mixed views on Iran conflict as energy disruptions persist.
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A majority of U.S. voters say President Donald Trump bears responsibility for rising fuel costs, according to a new national poll released Wednesday by Quinnipiac University.
The survey, conducted April 9–13 among 1,038 registered voters, found that 65 percent attribute the increase in gas prices to Trump, while 23 percent said they do not blame the president at all.
“From regular to premium to diesel, for many, pain at the pump rhymes with Trump. Sixty-five percent of voters say, ‘when filling ’er up,’ the president shoulders blame for the price spike,” said Quinnipiac University polling analyst Tim Malloy.
The polling results come as global energy markets remain affected by ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices rose modestly Wednesday, with traders focused on supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict rather than recent remarks from Trump suggesting the war could be nearing an end.
Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has been significantly reduced after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard declared the waterway closed roughly 45 days ago. The strait typically handles about 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, but traffic remains well below pre-conflict levels.
At the same time, U.S. forces have enforced a blockade targeting Iranian ports, with military officials stating that maritime trade into and out of Iran has been halted.
The Quinnipiac survey also measured broader views of the president’s performance. It found that 38 percent of voters approve of Trump’s job performance, while 55 percent disapprove. On economic management, 57 percent expressed disapproval compared to 38 percent approval, marking the lowest rating recorded for that issue during his time in office.
Public opinion on the administration’s handling of the Iran conflict was similarly divided, with 36 percent approving and 58 percent disapproving.
The poll also showed that 40 percent of respondents support U.S. military action against Iran, while 53 percent oppose it, figures largely unchanged from a previous Quinnipiac survey conducted in late March.
Broader economic concerns remain tied to the conflict. The International Monetary Fund said in its latest Fiscal Monitor report that rising energy costs and elevated interest rates are placing additional strain on global financial conditions, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies.
With fuel prices remaining sensitive to geopolitical developments, the poll highlights the political impact of energy costs as the conflict continues to influence both domestic sentiment and global markets.
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