A Politico report says polling has identified a potential political difficulty for Republicans: many Americans believe petrol prices are higher than they actually are. This matters because perceptions of living costs can shape voters’ views of the economy and influence the midterm political environment, regardless of the underlying price data.

The article’s full text was not available in the material provided, so the poll’s methodology, exact findings and price comparisons cannot be verified here. Its headline indicates the issue is being considered in relation to the GOP, Donald Trump and the forthcoming midterm elections.