A majority of Americans say the cost of living is the worst they can remember, and rising gas prices continue to weigh heavily on voters’ views of the economy, according to a new national Politico poll.

The survey of 2,061 registered voters found that 57% said the cost of living is the worst they have ever experienced, while 26% said it is bad, but that they can remember worse times. Just 8% described the cost of living as “not bad.”

The poll also found that higher gas prices are influencing voters politically.

Among those who said gas prices have affected how they plan to vote in November, 46% said they are doubling down on supporting the party they already planned to back, while 31% said they are more likely to vote for the opposing party. About 15% were undecided.

Respondents were divided over who bears responsibility for the state of the U.S. economy, although President Donald Trump received the largest share of blame.

Nearly 32% said Trump holds full responsibility, while 17% said former President Joe Biden bears full responsibility.

Another 14% said responsibility is shared equally between the two presidents.

About 11% said responsibility rests mainly with Trump but also with Biden, while 10% said Biden is mainly responsible, with some responsibility falling on Trump.

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