US President Donald Trump said fuel prices are "not very high, relatively speaking" despite the ongoing Iran war, which has pushed energy prices higher.
The average price of regular gasoline in the US was $4.15 per gallon on June 10, with prices rising by nearly 40% since the conflict started.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 60% of Americans disapprove of US military strikes against Iran, and many believe gas prices will continue rising because of the war.
Trump asked Americans to be patient, but many are not convinced that prices will fall soon, according to recent polling.
The gap between Trump's assessment of fuel costs and concerns among many consumers highlights the ongoing tension over the Iran conflict.
