Energy Secretary says U.S. gas prices may stay above $3 a gallon until next year
The Facts
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday that U.S. gas prices may stay above $3 per gallon until next year.
- Wright said gas prices have likely peaked.
- Wright made the comments during an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" with Jake Tapper.
- Wright said a resolution of the conflict with Iran would help bring energy prices down.
- His latest comments were more cautious than earlier predictions from the administration that fuel-price increases would be shorter-lived or ease sooner.
- Multiple reports say gas prices have risen during the U.S.-Iran conflict and related disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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What exactly did Wright say about when gas could fall below $3?
Asked when it would be realistic for Americans to expect gas below $3 a gallon, Wright said, "That could happen later this year" but "might not happen until next year," while adding that prices had likely peaked USA Today,CNBC,Hill.
Why are gas prices elevated now?
Reports tie the increase to the conflict involving Iran and disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for crude oil CNN International,POLITICO,CNBC.
Why is this politically significant?
Several outlets report that higher gas prices are creating political pressure for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections, because fuel costs affect household budgets and are highly visible to voters Reuters,Bloomberg Business,Axios.
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