NewsNationOnline | USA News Desk | October 12, 2026. A Reuters-Ipsos survey found widespread concern about rising prices and showed the cost of living shaping voter views ahead of the US midterms.
What happened
A Reuters-Ipsos poll reported that 78% of Americans assigned at least some blame for rising prices to President Donald Trump’s policies.
The key details
The survey found cost-of-living concerns extending across partisan lines, including among Republicans and independents.
Why it matters
Respondents cited pressure from essentials such as fuel, food and housing as household budgets struggled to keep pace.
What comes next
Economists and policymakers have pointed to several possible contributors to inflation, including energy costs, tariffs and other economic pressures.
What readers should know
Polling captures respondents’ opinions, not a definitive economic calculation of how much any single policy contributed to prices.
How to interpret a public-opinion poll
A poll records what sampled respondents say at a particular moment. Its findings depend on survey wording, methodology, timing and the composition of the sample. Blame assigned by respondents should not be confused with a quantified economic finding.
Why affordability remains politically important
Food, rent, insurance, transportation and utility bills are recurring expenses. Even when the pace of price increases slows, households can continue to feel pressure because the overall price level remains elevated.
Context and verification
This report separates confirmed developments from forecasts, political claims and unresolved questions. Readers should consult the original reporting and official announcements for updates as this story develops.
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