Washington, March 23 -- Public sentiment in the United States reflects growing concern over the economic impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran, with many Americans anticipating rising gas prices and a weakening economy in both the short and long term, reported CBS News.

According to a recent survey conducted by CBS News, people widely believe that the war is already affecting fuel costs and will continue to do so. Despite calls by the administration for patience, confidence in economic improvement remains low. A majority of respondents feel that the conflict will negatively impact the US economy, at least in the near term.

The data also indicates that fears of a potential recession are resurfacing, alongside a noticeable decline in p...