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Secretary Burgum Defends Energy Strategy Amid Rising Gas Prices

3/21/2026

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Burgum Defends Energy

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said rising gas prices are temporary amid the U.S. war on Iran.
He defended U.S. President Donald Trump's energy strategy to increase domestic supply and reduce reliance on adversaries.
Brent crude oil surpassed $100 per barrel after Iranian counterstrikes.
Burgum said there are no plans to restrict oil and gas exports.

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Trump Weighs Oil Measures

Tensions with Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump’s strikes on Kharg Island threaten disruptions to oil exports.
Gasoline averaged $3.70 per gallon, up 77 cents in the past month, with diesel at $4.97.
Analysts warn that sustained high fuel prices could strain household budgets and transport-reliant sectors.
The White House is weighing measures to protect shipping routes and could use emergency oil reserves to mitigate the impact.

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Burgum Defends Energy

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said rising gas prices are temporary amid the U.S. war on Iran.
He defended U.S. President Donald Trump's energy strategy to increase domestic supply and reduce reliance on adversaries.
Brent crude oil surpassed $100 per barrel after Iranian counterstrikes.
Burgum said there are no plans to restrict oil and gas exports.

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