U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, tells the Omaha World-Herald that gas prices are the top issue with his constituents in the western swath of the Hawkeye State.

“There’s no question it’s the No. 1 issue,” said Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa.

King said he represents thousands of rural constituents who use a gallon or more of gas every day to get to and from work. Their monthly gasoline costs threaten to surpass their rent payments, he said.