More expensive than during Biden's time. "He should have done nothing"

Four months after the war in Ukraine began, gasoline prices in the U.S. reached a record high of $5.02 per gallon. Donald Trump used this fact in his 2024 campaign, blaming President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for an 'energy war.' In 2026, gasoline prices surpassed $4 per gallon for an extended period, linked to U.S. and Israeli conflicts with Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Data shows that gasoline prices during Trump's second term are slightly higher than during Biden's, reversing a previous downward trend. Trump's first term saw lower prices, but the current situation has led to financial aid promises for farmers and strategic oil reserve releases to mitigate high costs. Trump's approval ratings are declining as voters express dissatisfaction with rising fuel prices ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.