High gas prices near $4.20/gallon weigh on Trump ahead of 2026 midterms

Gas prices in the United States remain stubbornly high at nearly $4.20 per gallon despite President Trump's ongoing conflict with Iran. A report from Allentown, Pennsylvania — in the bellwether Seventh Congressional District — shows residents are feeling the financial strain and see it as a growing political liability for Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.