Consumer prices in the United States have increased by 5.4% during Donald Trump's second term so far, driven by fuel costs and import tariffs.
The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed fuel oil and gasoline prices up by more than 30% since March.
A poll average by Silver Bulletin indicates that 72% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of inflation ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.