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The trick to lowering gas prices is driving less, US energy secretary says

Amid record Labor Day gas prices, the U.S. energy chief says the simplest fix is fewer miles driven.

By · Published September 9, 2026  05:04 UTC · Updated September 9, 2026  15:53 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 7 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: Amid record Labor Day gas prices, the U.S. energy chief says the simplest fix is fewer miles driven.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright to answer the obvious question: the quickest way to pull prices down is for drivers to use fewer gallons. The timing aligns with heightened public concern as pumps surged ahead of the holiday weekend. Business Insider ran the line, “The trick to lowering gas prices is driving less,” quoting Wright directly.

CBS News’ transcript of the Face the Nation interview recorded his exact wording. Bloomberg noted Wright downplayed fuel‑export curbs as an additional route to lower prices, while independent.co.uk reported his reluctance to forecast future price movements. Axios captured his wavering tone, and The Hill provided live updates linking his remarks to ongoing U.S.–Iran trade strikes.

The Hill’s live updates highlighted that rising prices persisted even as he downplayed them, pointing to external factors such as the U.S.–Iran trade dispute. These qualifiers indicate that while reduced driving can curb demand, broader market and geopolitical dynamics may limit immediate price relief.

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What did the Energy Secretary say would lower gas prices?

He said the trick to lowering gas prices is for drivers to use less fuel.

When and where were the comments made?

The remarks were made on September 6, 2026, during a Face the Nation interview captured by CBS News.

Did the Secretary give a forecast for future gas prices?

He said he has no opinion on the future direction of gasoline prices, according to independent.co.uk.

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