DID Press: As the US approaches its midterm congressional elections, diesel prices have surged by approximately 67% over the past eight months amid the war against Iran, reaching $6.35 per gallon.Measures introduced by Donald Trump’s administration, including the release of emergency fuel reserves and tax relief, have failed to contain the pressure from rising prices.
Higher fuel costs have also placed a heavier financial burden on American farmers and truck drivers.According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 32%, while 78% of voters say the rising cost of living is an important factor in their electoral decisions.
Observers argue that rising fuel prices and other living costs in the United States, following the US military campaign against Iran, could have a significant impact on the ongoing elections. They also point to Trump’s declining approval ratings as a growing political challenge for his administration ahead of the midterm vote.