The Middle East conflict is causing economic fallout, including rising gas prices, while polling data indicates a decline in Donald Trump's approval rating.
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Updated Sep 21
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The Middle East conflict is causing economic fallout, including rising gas prices, while polling data indicates a decline in Donald Trump's approval rating.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump links gas price stability to the end of the Middle East war.1 source
Trump predicts price drops as conflict impacts energy shipments and global oil markets.1 source
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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