Chris Wright admits Americans will feel high oil prices for ‘a few more weeks’

Published March 15, 2026 12:09pm ET



Energy Secretary Chris Wright said high gas prices will continue for “a few more weeks” due to the war in Iran and the Iranian regimes choke on the Strait of Hormuz.

Wright appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press and discussed how the conflict is affecting gas prices for Americans, but said the war could be over in a few weeks, in turn lowering energy prices. 

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