US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year - Reuters
US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year Reuters
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"Gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year."
— US energy chief , Executive
"I don’t know. That could happen later this year. That might not happen until next year."
— Chris Wright , Executive
"Under $3 a gallon is pretty tremendous in an inflation-adjusted terms."
— Chris Wright , Executive
"Energy is going to bring us back."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Gas prices have likely peaked and are certain to decline once there’s a resolution to the US-Israeli war with Iran."
— Chris Wright , Executive
"I don’t know — that could happen later this year, that might not happen until next year."
— Chris Wright , Executive
"I believed prices had peaked, but may not fall below the $3 level until next year."
— Chris Wright , Executive
"I’m optimistic that during the summer we will see gas with a three in front of it sooner rather than later."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"This president and cabinet made calculated choices to inflict this high-cost chaos on Americans."
— Diana DeGette , Politician
Key People
Chris Wright is the U.S. Energy Secretary.
Diana DeGette is a long-serving incumbent in the Colorado House.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jake Tapper is a journalist and anchor at CNN.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
The US energy chief is responsible for overseeing energy policies and initiatives in the United States.
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that gas prices have likely peaked but may remain above $3 per gallon until next year due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Iranian attacks on nearby countries.
Oil prices surged by approximately 6% following a renewed escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, with Brent crude reaching $95.42 and WTI climbing to $89.77 per barrel. U.S. gasoline prices are currently averaging $4.05 per gallon, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright stating that prices are unlikely to fall below $3 per gallon until next year.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that gas prices might not drop below $3 per gallon until 2027, citing the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Iranian attacks on nearby countries as contributing factors.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that gasoline prices may remain at $3 per gallon or more until next year, contradicting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s prediction of relief by summer.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that gasoline prices could remain above $3 per gallon until 2027, citing the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Iranian attacks on nearby countries as contributing factors.
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