Poll shows new problem for GOP: Americans think gas prices are worse than they are

A new poll analysis reveals that Americans, including a majority of Trump voters, significantly overestimate how much gas prices have changed in their local areas. This perception gap presents a communication challenge for Republicans, as voters' beliefs about gas prices don't align with actual price movements. The disconnect suggests that public sentiment on this key economic issue may be driven more by broader economic anxieties than by objective price data.