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Economists warned the financial fallout from the Iran War is already spreading beyond the gas pump with disruptions to shipping, freight and oil markets driving up the cost of household products.

Experts say those costs could keep rising, even if tensions ease soon, as NPR's Windsor Johnson reports.

Prices are going up because many everyday household products rely on plastics and petrochemicals.

Jason Miller is a supply chain professor at Michigan State University.

What we've seen as an example is plastic prices are going up.

That's going to mean the plastic that is used to wrap

it, your food will be more expensive. That means that the paperboard that snacks are coming in

is going to be more expensive. Miller says products like paint, soap and WD40 could also cost

more in the months ahead. And he warns those price increases may not ease

any time soon. Ships have already avoided the Strait of Hormuz for nearly 10 weeks, creating

supply chain backlogs that could take months or longer to untangle. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.

A new NPR PBS News Marist poll out today finds President Trump at the lowest point in his presidency politically as people across the U.S. deal with high gas prices linked to an unpopular war with Iran.

NPR's Domenico Montanaro has more.

Eight and ten of the more than 1,300 respondents say the recent rise in gas prices is putting a strain on their household budgets. The war in Iran

has led directly to those prices surging, and most are blaming President Trump for the increase.

As a result, the poll found Trump with just a 37% approval rating and 59% disapproving his

worst score in the poll of either presidential term. His economic approval is down to 35

percent, and on his handling of Iran, it's just 33 percent. Democrats appear to be benefiting

when respondents were asked who they would vote for if congressional elections in their districts

were held today. They sided with Democrats by 10 points. Domenico Montanaro, NPR News, Washington.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik appeared before a congressional committee today investigating

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