48% increase in Gas prices in the U.S. over the past 2 months: 77% of Americans blame Donald Trump for this problem more than any other president ever in 21st century

 Also, 82% of Independents blame Trump as well as 55% of Republicans blame Trump for Oil prices! And of course 95% of Democrats blame Trump for oil prices!

 

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As of early May 2026, U.S. gas prices have surged significantly, with reports indicating a roughly 48% to 50% increase in the national average for regular unleaded gas over the past two months, fueled primarily by the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. 

• Price Surge Context: Gas prices jumped from an average of around $2.98 in late February 2026 to over $4.40 per gallon by the beginning of May, marking the highest level since 2022.
• Main Driver: The rapid rise is attributed to the conflict with Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have driven up oil prices.
• Impact on Consumers: The national average for a gallon of regular gas was reported at $4.42 by GasBuddy on May 1, making it roughly $160 to fill a new F-150 truck.
• Regional Differences: California saw prices reach over $6 per gallon, while other areas experienced lower, but still historic, highs.
• Weekly Trends: Despite some small fluctuations, the overall trend has been sharply upward throughout March and April. 

This spike represents the largest monthly increase in the gasoline price index in nearly six decades, according to

Bureau of Labor Statistics

data. 

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