\u00a0Two-thirds of Americans surveyed in a June 1-15 Gallup poll say the cost of fuel has caused financial hardship for their household, similar to the level recorded when gas prices were similarly high in 2022 and at other times over the past two decades when gas prices were elevated \u2014 especially 2005, 2008 and 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although most people are feeling the pinch from high fuel prices, 17% of those experiencing financial hardship because of high gas prices call it \u201csevere.\u201d That is slightly lower than the 22% found four years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gallup\u2019s trended data suggest that Americans are especially sensitive to average pump prices reaching new levels \u2014 often widely reported in the news. Each time a new threshold has been crossed for a sustained period, the share of Americans reporting financial hardship has risen sharply. This includes when prices went above $2 per gallon in 2005, above $3.50 in 2008, above $3.75 in 2011 and above $4 in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p> Gas Prices Hitting Americans' Finances, Travel Plans https:\/\/t.co\/ddsER2mq8P<\/a><\/p>— Todd Nicolini Insights (@InsightsTodd) June 25, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>