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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This event sits in the top 4% of divergence this week. 8 outlets covered it, splitting into 6 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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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'
US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year
Trump's energy boss: gas may stay above $3-per-gallon into 2027
Energy Secretary: Gas prices below $3 per gallon 'might not happen until next year'
Energy secretary says fuel prices may not get back under $3 until 2027
Trump says energy secretary 'totally wrong' on gas prices not dropping to $3 until next year
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