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Energy Secretary Says Trump’s Iran Move Aimed at Prices

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said President Donald Trump launched the Iran war to raise prices.
Wright said diesel fell about 20 cents and should drop below $6 per gallon.
He highlighted a G7 deal to release 100 million barrels in four months and noted Europe lacks refining capacity.
He noted the Graham bill forces an October 18 decision on tariffs for China and India buying Russian fuel.

History

Historical Context

In October 1973 OAPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, cut production and imposed an oil embargo on the United States and other Israel supporters, driving crude from $3 to $12 per barrel—a 300 % rise that lasted until March 1974. The shock taught policymakers that supply cuts can be wielded as geopolitical tools, a lesson echoed today in G7 oil releases and Russian fuel tariffs.

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Story summary

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said President Donald Trump launched the Iran war to raise prices.
Wright said diesel fell about 20 cents and should drop below $6 per gallon.
He highlighted a G7 deal to release 100 million barrels in four months and noted Europe lacks refining capacity.
He noted the Graham bill forces an October 18 decision on tariffs for China and India buying Russian fuel.

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