Trending Now - Americans Slash Spending Amid Rising Gas Prices From Conflict
WHO:
The Independent - 44 percent of Americans are driving less due to high gas prices.
The Independent - 42 percent of Americans have slashed household expenses.
The Independent - 34 percent of Americans have altered travel or vacation plans.
The Independent - Patrick de Haan, a petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.
The Independent - White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers.
The Independent - 65 percent of U.S. voters blame Trump for high gas prices.
WHAT:
The Independent - National average gas prices hit $4.43 per gallon.
The Independent - Last year, the national average was $3.15 per gallon.
The Independent - Trump stated that hostilities with Iran have been “terminated.”
The Independent - Trump warned that Iran has “not yet paid a big enough price” for its actions.
The Independent - Trump mentioned a “possibility” of ordering new strikes if Iran were to “misbehave.”
WHERE:
The Independent - The Strait of Hormuz is mentioned as a significant location affecting energy prices.
WHEN:
The Independent - The conflict with Iran is approaching the 10-week mark.
The Independent - Trump stated that the U.S. hasn’t exchanged fire with Iran since April 7.
The Independent - Trump announced he was reviewing a new peace plan from Iran on a Saturday.
WHY:
The Independent - Rising gas prices are attributed to President Trump’s war in Iran.
The Independent - 65 percent of U.S. voters blame Trump for high gas prices.
HOW:
The Independent - Americans are changing their behaviors by driving less and cutting back on expenses due to high gas prices.
(UPDATED May 3, 2026 23:12 UTC)
Rising gas prices, now averaging $4.43 per gallon, are prompting significant changes in American behavior, with 44 percent of people driving less and 42 percent cutting household expenses. President Trump has stated that hostilities with Iran have been “terminated,” but he warned that Iran has “not yet paid a big enough price” for its actions, mentioning the possibility of new strikes if necessary. Meanwhile, 65 percent of U.S. voters are placing the blame for these high gas prices squarely on Trump, as the conflict with Iran approaches the ten-week mark.