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Gas Prices May Normalize by Summer, Says DOE Secretary

3/16/2026

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Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright says there is a "very good chance" gas prices will normalize by summer, though Americans may face higher gas prices in the short term due to disruptions from the Iran conflict.
He notes the Iranian regime threatens global energy supplies, and the administration aims to eliminate the risk of a nuclear-armed Iran.
According to AAA, the national average gas price is $3.71 per gallon.

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Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright says there is a "very good chance" gas prices will normalize by summer, though Americans may face higher gas prices in the short term due to disruptions from the Iran conflict.
He notes the Iranian regime threatens global energy supplies, and the administration aims to eliminate the risk of a nuclear-armed Iran.
According to AAA, the national average gas price is $3.71 per gallon.