Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump is facing pressure due to rising gas prices caused by the conflict with Iran, which is affecting his message of affordability. Gas prices have surged past $100 a barrel, and the national average gas price has climbed to $3.53 per gallon, up 59 cents over the past week. The steepest week-over-week increases were in Indiana, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and California. The lowest average prices were in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, while the highest were in California, Washington, and Hawaii. Democrats are exploiting the pocketbook pressure to attack Trump’s policies.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
President Trump is facing a challenge to his message of affordability as gas prices rise due to the conflict with Iran.
The national average gas price has surged, with the steepest increases in battleground states.
Democrats are exploiting the pocketbook pressure to attack Trump’s policies.
The conflict is driving gasoline prices higher, and the White House is weighing steps to protect shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has threatened retaliation if Iran tries to interfere with the global oil supply.
As expected, the conflict has become a new midterm flashpoint.
