Trump administration pumps brakes on promise of sub-$3 gas, as Iran war drives prices higher

Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged Sunday that gas prices might not fall below $3 a gallon until next year -- a notable shift from his earlier prediction that relief was just weeks away.

Trump administration pumps brakes on promise of sub-$3 gas, as Iran war drives prices higher

TL;DR

  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that gas prices may not fall below $3 a gallon until next year.
  • This is a shift from his earlier prediction that relief was expected within weeks.
  • The revised forecast suggests consumers may face higher gas prices for a longer period.