Multiple polls show that Americans' concerns about energy prices are intensifying.

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, several recently released polls show that Americans' concerns about energy prices have further intensified. A poll released by the Pew Research Center on the 8th shows that 74% of American adults are "very concerned" about energy prices, up 14 percentage points from July this year. 84% of registered voters surveyed believe that economic issues are an important factor influencing their midterm election choices. A poll released by Reuters and Ipsos on the 9th shows that Americans are generally concerned about the cost of living. Respondents from both the Democratic and Republican parties listed the cost of living as an important concern. The survey also shows that 78% of respondents believe that the Trump administration's policies are one of the reasons why price increases have outpaced income growth.