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Chevron CEO warns gas prices haven't peaked

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth suggested on Sunday that gas prices have not peaked, undercutting some assessments within the Trump administration.

Chevron CEO warns gas prices haven't peaked

TL;DR

  • Chevron CEO Mike Wirth believes gas prices have not peaked.
  • The Strait of Hormuz blockade is a key factor in sustained high prices.
  • Jet fuel costs are predicted to worsen, affecting air travel.
  • Wirth's view contradicts earlier statements from the Trump administration's Energy Secretary.
  • Current gas prices are above $4 a gallon, with little expected movement.