Americans react to high gas prices, economic concerns: ‘You have to make cuts somewhere’Prices Surge (Photo: MGN)(ABC) — Americans are deeply negative on the economy with nearly 8 in 10 Americans rating the economy poorly. The independent voter said, “I’m very concerned with food prices rising, gas prices rising. All of the Americans ABC News spoke with brought up the conflict with Iran when asked about gas prices. Higher gas prices means higher food prices, higher energy, higher everything.” He promised on Wednesday that as soon as the war ends, oil and gas prices would go down.