Meanwhile, even with a quick settlement to the conflict, it could take weeks, if not months, for gas prices to fall back to pre-war levels. The ripple effects of the price spikes for oil, gas, and fertilizer may take even longer to work their way through the economy. Democrats will flood the airwaves with ads about how Trump has hurt their wallets and pocketbooks. After all, that was the message he used against Democrats in 2024.