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3 in 5 overestimate how much gas prices have risen: Survey
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mira Bhakta , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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A recent survey has found that many Americans have an inaccurate perception of gas price increases. The survey, conducted by Politico, discovered that roughly 3 in 5 adults in the US believe gas price
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Key takeaway The survey, conducted by Politico, discovered that roughly 3 in 5 adults in the US believe gas prices in their area have risen more than they actually have.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent survey has found that many Americans have an inaccurate perception of gas price increases. The survey, conducted by Politico, discovered that roughly 3 in 5 adults in the US believe gas price
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