# O’Leary Says Gas Prices Could Shape US 2026 Elections 2026-08-07T03:41:36+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Canadian investor Kevin O’Leary says strong Wall Street gains and corporate earnings may not decide the 2026 US elections because many households still face high costs. He points to inflation above 3% and a gap between financial markets and everyday economic conditions. O’Leary says petrol prices could be the key voter concern across Republican and Democratic states. He argues that oil below $70 a barrel before November could influence voter sentiment and control of Congress. His comments come as President Donald Trump faces criticism over inflation, tariffs and spending. O’Leary has also called for closer US, Canadian and Mexican economic cooperation in response to China’s progress in artificial intelligence, energy and technology. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: inflation, North America, Oil prices, US elections, Wall Street Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/oleary-says-gas-prices-could-shape-us-2026-elections/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/oleary-says-gas-prices-could-shape-us-2026-elections/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.