Energy Secretary Says ‘No Guarantees’ Oil Prices Will Fall Soon - The New York Times
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Energy Secretary said oil prices may not fall soon.
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Gas prices could remain high with no guaranteed timeline for relief.
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Energy Secretary issued a statement warning there are "no guarantees" that oil prices will drop in the near term. The official provided no specific timeline or price projections during the remarks. This signals the Trump administration is managing expectations about energy costs despite campaign promises to reduce prices. The statement comes as consumers continue facing elevated fuel costs across the country.
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