On election night, Donald Trump acknowledged that the war in Iran and rising gas prices had influenced the vote as Republicans lost control of both chambers of Congress. Ground beef cost $6.79 a pound in September, 22% more than when Trump returned to office, while gas prices rose 40% since the war began. Annual inflation reached 3.7% in September, with energy accounting for roughly 40% of the increase. Ultimately, 89% of voters considered the cost of living a crucial or major factor in their vote, behind government corruption at 90%, and average gas prices still stood at $4.12 a gallon.
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