Multiple Polls Show Growing U.S. Concern Over Energy Prices

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, recent polls indicate that American public concern over energy prices has intensified. A poll released by the Pew Research Center on the 8th shows that 74% of U.S. adults are 'very worried' about energy prices, a 14-percentage-point increase from July. Additionally, 84% of surveyed registered voters believe economic issues are a major factor influencing their midterm voting choices. A poll released by Reuters and Ipsos on the 9th reveals that Americans are broadly concerned with cost-of-living issues, with both Democratic and Republican respondents citing high costs as a primary concern. The survey also found that 78% of respondents believe policies from the Trump administration are one of the reasons why price increases have outpaced income growth.