Gas prices are rising again — and so is GOP grief in the midterms

Gas prices are spiking again, shaking Republican hopes of easing voter discontent over inflation just before the midterms. The renewed conflict stemming from the collapse of President Trump's Iran deal has reversed the downward trend in gas prices, which were previously seen as a potential relief for voters. This turn of events could significantly impact the GOP's ability to frame the economy positively, as falling gas prices were one of the most tangible measures to alleviate public frustration over inflation. Trump's previous assurances that gas prices would plummet with the end of the war are now in question, complicating the party's narrative heading into the elections.