Overview
- The Reuters/Ipsos poll of 1,019 U.S. adults released Monday found 79% expect U.S. military actions in Iran to continue for an extended period and only 37% approve of the strikes.
- U.S. forces carried out a third straight day of strikes on Iran and President Trump announced the United States will reinstate a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a proposed 20% fee on cargo value to cover security costs.
- Sixty percent of poll respondents said they expect gasoline prices to rise over the next year because of the conflict, and market data showed Brent crude rose to about $78.40 while AAA reported the U.S. national average gas price at $3.87 per gallon.
- About half of Americans said the war has not been worth the costs, a finding that highlights political risk for the administration if the campaign continues and consumer pain grows.
- The Strait of Hormuz handles a large share of global oil shipments so a U.S. blockade could raise shipping and insurance costs, keep global crude prices elevated, and translate into higher fuel bills for American households.