What is the Jones Act, eyed in bid to lower gas prices?

48% of Americans blame Trump for high gas prices — more than any other factor

<p>Americans are growing increasingly concerned with <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/06/oil-gasoline-prices-trump-hormuz-russia" target="_blank">rising gas prices</a>, and about half are blaming President Trump, per flash polling conducted Wednesday night by Morning Consult and shared with Axios.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The spike in oil prices caused by the war is fast becoming a political liability for the White House — and threatening economic growth in the U.S.</p><hr><p><strong>By the numbers:</strong> 74% of Americans say gas prices have increased this year, per the survey.</p><ul><li>That's up 30 points from six weeks ago, the last time the polling firm surveyed on this question. </li><li>Morning Consult surveyed 1,002 U.S. adults online, and weighted the data to reflect demographics. There's a margin of error of ±3 percentage points.</li></ul><p><strong>Friction point: </strong>When asked who is most responsible for current gas prices, 48% said the presi...

Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.

Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.

Trump dismisses soaring gas prices as 'a little glitch' of Iran war

President Trump is dismissing skyrocketing gas prices as Americans start to feel the economic ripple effects of his war with Iran.

What to know about the Jones Act as Trump considers a waiver during the Iran war - AP News

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‘I don’t give a shit about Iran. I don’t want to pay higher gas’: Motor City motorists feel pinch as gas prices surge

<p>Drivers in Detroit are unhappy with the spike in gas prices, even if reactions are mixed to the US-Israel war on Iran</p><p>On a rainy <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/detroit">Detroit</a> afternoon at a gas station off Interstate 75, Victor Rodriguez watched the pump tally tick up as he filled up his F-250 diesel pickup truck for $4.19 per gallon. It totaled $110. “Ridiculous,” he said.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran">US-Israel war on Iran</a> has <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/12/middle-east-war-creating-largest-supply-disruption-in-the-history-of-oil-markets">crippled major portions</a> of the oil supply chain, sending gas prices soaring as the conflict enters its third week. Rodriguez said he supports “getting rid of this thug”, referring to Iran’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/08/death-of-khamenei-seen-as-irans-berlin-wall-moment">Ayatollah Ali Khamenei</a>, who was killed b...

48% of Americans blame Trump for high gas prices — more than any other factor - Axios