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Trump disputes energy chief on gas prices

President Trump has publicly contradicted Energy Secretary Chris Wright, insisting gas prices will drop after the Middle East war ends.

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President Donald Trump has publicly disputed his Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, over the timeline for falling gas prices. Wright had previously stated that Americans should not expect prices to return below $3.00 a gallon until later this year or potentially 2027. Speaking to The Hill, Trump called Wright "wrong... completely wrong," insisting prices will fall back to normal levels once the war with Iran in the Middle East concludes. The public disagreement highlights internal administration tensions over economic messaging as the conflict continues.
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