Energy Secretary Chris Wright says gas prices may not fall below $3 per gallon until 2027
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNN on Sunday that U.S. gas prices, currently averaging around $4 per gallon, may not return below $3 until later this year or possibly 2027, attributing the spike to Iran war-related shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump subsequently told The Hill he believes Wright is 'totally wrong' and that prices will drop as soon as the Iran conflict ends. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had previously predicted gas could reach the $3 range by summer.
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Some outlets lead with Wright's uncertain timeline for relief; the NY Post emphasizes his claim prices have already peaked; only The Hill reports Trump publicly contradicting his own energy secretary, adding a political dimension others omit.
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“Energy Secretary: Gas prices below $3 per gallon 'might not happen until next year'”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Energy Secretary reveals when gas prices are expected to drop below $3 a gallon— says Iran War price hikes already 'peaked'”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“Energy secretary says fuel prices may not get back under $3 until 2027” · Reuters, Axios, Politico, The Hill
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CNNCNN Energy Secretary: Gas prices below $3 per gallon 'might not happen until next year' 75d ago HPHuffPost Trump Shrugs Off Energy Secretary's Remarks On High Gas Prices 74d ago CENTER4
RReuters US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year 75d ago AAxios Trump's energy boss: gas may stay above $3-per-gallon into 2027 75d ago PPolitico Energy secretary says fuel prices may not get back under $3 until 2027 75d ago HThe Hill Trump says energy secretary 'totally wrong' on gas prices not dropping to $3 until next year 74d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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