Popular opinion -- and the U.S. economy -- could take a strong turn against him if the situation is not rectified by summer . Average gas price has reached $ 3.87 nationwide -- the highest ever recorded in March . Ford O'Connell : Increases in gas prices can hurt President Obama 's re-election chance . He says Republican candidates must seize the moment to push for a different energy policy . O'Connell : Gas is not just about driving your car, but also about conserving it and making sure you have enough money left over at the end of the month.
Average gas price has reached $ 3.87 nationwide -- the highest ever recorded in March . Ford O'Connell : Increases in gas prices can hurt President Obama 's re-election chance . He says Republican candidates must seize the moment to push for a different energy policy . O'Connell : Gas is not just about driving your car, but also about conserving it and making sure you have enough money left over at the end of the month.