Only 24% of Americans Rate Economy Positively as Gas Price Concern Jumps to 56%
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Updated · Pew Research Center · Jul 23
Only 24% of Americans Rate Economy Positively as Gas Price Concern Jumps to 56%
3 articles · Updated · Pew Research Center · Jul 23
Summary
Pew’s July 6-12 survey found just 24% of Americans call the economy excellent or good, down from 28% in January, while only 23% expect conditions to improve over the next year.
Gasoline emerged as the sharpest pressure point: 56% now say they are very concerned about gas prices, up from 34% in January, amid rising crude prices and escalating military action involving Iran.
Trump’s economic policies drew worsening marks, with 60% saying they have made conditions worse, up from 52% in January; among Republicans, the share saying his policies improved the economy fell to 42% from 57%.
Broader cost anxiety remained entrenched, with 69% very concerned about healthcare, 66% about food and consumer goods, and 64% about housing as the 2026 midterm elections approach.