# Inflation, Gas, and Political Fallout

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Podcast: [Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-05-26T23:05:49+00:00
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Gas prices are skyrocketing, fueling widespread economic anxiety as inflation bites deeper into household budgets. With fuel costs climbing over a dollar per gallon since February — driven by a closed shipping route critical to oil and gas flows — nearly 70% of Americans now fear a recession next year. Even Republicans are blaming Trump’s policies for the surge, dragging down his economic approval ratings. While a potential peace deal could reopen the route and ease prices, relief may be slow in coming. Democrats are seizing the moment, framing the upcoming election as a referendum on affordability — echoing past campaigns where economic hardship shaped voter sentiment. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e4601c3440c187b0

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