Poll: Most Americans say Trump deserves blame for high gas prices

NPR | By Domenico Montanaro

Published May 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM EDT

The new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds that 8 in 10 Americans say gas prices are straining their household budgets.

Domenico Montanaro

Domenico Montanaro is NPR's senior political editor/correspondent. Based in Washington, D.C., his work appears on air and online delivering analysis of the political climate in Washington and campaigns. He also helps edit political coverage.

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