Trump Administration Pumps Brakes on Sub-$3 Gas Promise as Iran War Drives Prices Higher

Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that gas prices may not fall below $3 a gallon until next year, a significant shift from his earlier prediction of relief within weeks. This delay is directly attributed to the Iran war driving up energy costs and disrupting global supply chains. The administration's revised outlook signals that economic relief for American families remains contingent on the resolution of the Middle East conflict.