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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

US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year Reuters

April 19, 2026 at 10:26 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"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

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US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year - Reuters
Reutersvia rss 1 quote 1 person

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US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year
Reutersvia ai

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.

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Axiosvia ai

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.

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Trump energy secretary says gas prices might not drop back under $3 a gallon until 2027
The Guardianvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

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.

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US Energy Chief Says Gas May Not Dip Below $3 Until Next Year
Bloomberg Governmentvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

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.

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US energy chief says gas could stay above $3 until next year
MarketScreenervia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

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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