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CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten says a larger share of Americans blame President Donald Trump for high gas prices than blamed his recent predecessors. Following the launch of Operation Epic Fury against Iran on Feb. 28, 77% of Americans blamed Trump for the price increases-higher than the figures registered for George W. Bush (71% in 2005), Barack Obama (64%), and Joe Biden (70%). Enten notes this blame reaches majorities across party lines, supported by a Reuters poll (55% of Republicans, 82% of independents), and he argues it might potentially be the widest \u201ctrifecta\u201d of agreement across the political spectrum.<\/p>\n

He adds that gas prices rose more than 47% as the Iran war began,with AAA reporting an average regular price of $4.39 as of Friday. The article connects the spike to U.S. and Iranian actions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, including blockades and retaliatory ship seizures. It also cites polls suggesting many Americans don\u2019t think the Iran war is worth higher gas prices<\/a>, alongside surveys showing historically low approval ratings for Trump\u2019s handling of the economy and broader trust shifting toward democrats on economic issues. <\/p>\n