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April 14, 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright Revises Gas Price Predictions
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that the timeline for falling gas prices may be more aggressive than previously thought.
- Gas prices have surged to an average of $4.118 per gallon, influenced by ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
- The U.S. has implemented a blockade of Iranian ports, raising concerns about further disruptions in oil supply and potential price hikes.
- Experts predict that gas prices could continue to rise until shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is restored.
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- Energy secretary predicts energy prices may rise, hit peak in 'next few weeks'Apr 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM · The Hill
- Trump’s energy secretary once said gas prices would fall by summer - now he’s not so sureApr 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Independent