"Three of the top four weekly jumps in diesel prices hit key midterm Senate races: Texas (+111.6¢), North Carolina (+110.5¢) and Georgia (+107.9¢), according to GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan. Regular gasoline spikes also hit battlegrounds. Ohio and Michigan tied for the third-largest jumps at 55 cents."
"Krosnick says gas prices are uniquely visible. The 'price of milk,' he notes, 'is not on a sign outside of grocery stores.' And the spike presents an unusual case of 'attributional clarity,' he says: 'It's so clear what just happened.'"
"Trump dismissed the fuel price surge on Truth Social, calling it a 'very small price to pay for U.S.A., and World, Safety and Peace.' That's a tough sell without a clear threat that 'demanded immediate action,' says Jon Krosnick, a Stanford political science professor."
Following military strikes, gas prices experienced significant increases across the United States, with the national average for regular gasoline reaching $3.55, up 61 cents in one month. A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only 29% of Americans approve of the strikes, while two-thirds expect gas prices to continue rising. Three of the top four diesel price increases occurred in key midterm Senate races: Texas, North Carolina, and Georgia. The number of states with average gas prices above $3 per gallon jumped from nine to 48 in a month. Price variations by state reflect local competition and producers' ability to sell at higher global prices. Political experts note the visibility and clarity of gas prices make them particularly damaging politically, with no rally-around-the-flag effect materializing to support the military action.
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