US voters back Trump’s Iran stance despite economic pain: Reuters

• Gasoline prices above four dollars per gallon are straining households and small businesses in rural Colorado.
• Many Trump voters interviewed say they still support his Iran policy despite rising living costs.

Gasoline prices climbing above four dollars per gallon are squeezing households and businesses in parts of rural Colorado, as residents navigate rising costs linked to broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran, according to interviews conducted by Reuters.

At Stubs liquor store in Wiggins, a farming town of about 1,400 people, workers described fuel costs rising sharply compared to previous years, with some saying the change is reshaping everyday budgets.

One employee, Amy Van Duyn, said the cost of filling a car had doubled compared with what it was before Donald Trump returned to the White House last year.

“I used to fill my tank for 36 dollars. Now 36 dollars gets me half a tank,” she said.

Workers in the area said higher fuel prices are forcing trade-offs between transportation and household spending.

Tonyah Bruyette, another store worker, said increased spending on fuel is leaving less for groceries.

“We’re putting it in the tank rather than on our table,” she said.

Fuel prices in the region were reported at about 4.34 dollars per gallon, reflecting a broader national increase.

Despite rising costs, many residents interviewed across Morgan and Weld counties expressed continued support for Trump and his foreign policy approach toward Iran.

Some said they were willing to tolerate higher prices if it meant preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, while others cited distrust of political alternatives.

One resident described the trade-off as necessary, referencing historical wartime sacrifice as justification for enduring economic pressure.

While some voters voiced confidence in the administration’s long-term strategy, others criticized the economic impact of ongoing tensions.

A former commodities broker described himself as “half-hippie, half-cowboy” and said he accepted short-term financial strain for what he viewed as broader security goals, though he warned that costs could remain elevated.

Another resident said political opposition to Democrats outweighed concerns about fuel prices, despite acknowledging economic difficulties.