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cnbc.compolitics21 hrs ago
U.S. Will Ensure Hormuz Oil Flow With or Without Iran Deal, Energy Secretary Says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday the United States will keep traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz regardless of Iranian cooperation. The national average gasoline price rose to $4 the same day.
Semaforworld3 days ago
US Energy Secretary Promotes Propane at Africa Clean Cooking Summit
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared digitally at a July 10 International Energy Agency summit on replacing charcoal cooking fuels in Africa with propane. The event drew $900 million in new government commitments. A DOE spokesperson tied the push to trade-focused US policy r…
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
Energy Department Says 2024 Efficiency Code Would Raise New-Home Costs by Up to $14,000
A DOE study estimates that adopting the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code would raise annual residential construction costs by more than $9.2 billion. Energy Secretary Chris Wright criticized the requirements as mandates that limit consumer choice.
moneysense.capolitics24 days ago
More Than 4,000 Gather in London for ARC Conference
@CBSNews reported that over 4,000 attendees met in London this week for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke. Discussions covered AI, energy and post-Trump scenarios.
whowhatwhy.orgpolitics26 days ago
Trump Administration Offers $17.5 Billion in Loans for Ten New Nuclear Reactors
The Department of Energy issued conditional loan commitments for five projects to procure long-lead items for large reactors. Energy Secretary Chris Wright also outlined timelines for restarting three existing plants.
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics27 days ago
Senators Seek Restrictions on Chinese Access to National Laboratories
Two Republican senators wrote to Energy Secretary Chris Wright citing data on Chinese nationals visiting and working at the 17 federally funded national laboratories during fiscal year 2025. They requested details on vetting procedures and technology sensitivity.
Washington Examinerpolitics37 days ago
U.S. Navy escorts oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the Navy has guided more than 20 crude carriers on some nights. Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported 7 million barrels of oil and fuel moving daily through the waterway.
Forbespolitics39 days ago
Energy Secretary Wright Testifies: 125 Years of U.S. Data Show No Rise in Hurricane Frequency or Intensity
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Congress on June 10, 2026, that 125 years of U.S. hurricane records show no rise in storm numbers or average intensity. He defended a report he led last year that concluded CO2-induced warming is less economically damaging than commonly believed…
abcnews.go.compolitics62 days ago
East Coast Heat Wave Prompts Grid Operator to Request Federal Emergency Powers
PJM Interconnection declared an energy emergency Monday as unseasonable heat raised demand across 13 states and the District of Columbia. The grid operator asked U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright for authority to shift data centers to backup generators.
foxnews.comfinance66 days ago
Trump Administration Pledges to Replace SPR Oil at 2-for-1 Ratio After Recent Withdrawals
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration will add 1.2 barrels to the SPR for every barrel withdrawn during the current emergency drawdown. The SPR holds about 384 million barrels after a 30-million-barrel decline since late March 2026. Wright offered no timeline for…
cnbc.comfinance66 days ago
US Energy Secretary Says China Will Be Bigger Buyer of US Crude Oil
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that China, currently a major buyer of Iranian oil, will purchase more US crude amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. Wright also predicted a reduced importance for the Strait of Hormuz as Middle East nations expand pipeline capacity.
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance66 days ago
U.S. to Replenish Oil Released From Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The U.S. will replace every barrel of oil drawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, officials said at an event in Sabine Pass. Energy Secretary Chris Wright made the commitment while speaking about reserve policy. The statement follows earlier announcements regarding releases f…
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U.S. Energy Secretary Says Natural Gas Exports Can Double Without Raising Domestic Prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated the United States could easily double its natural gas exports with no impact on domestic prices. The comments came as Commonwealth LNG broke ground on a new export facility in Louisiana expected to bring significant economic benefits to the re…
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Fox Newspolitics67 days ago
U.S. Nuclear Weapons Production Reaches Highest Level Since Cold War Amid Concerns Over Arsenal Strain and Arms Race Risks
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a Senate committee Thursday that the National Nuclear Security Administration is delivering more new nuclear weapons and plutonium pits than at any time since the Cold War. Lawmakers highlighted China's rapid nuclear expansion, now exceeding 600…
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics68 days ago
Energy Secretary Testifies Iran Remains Weeks from Weapons-Grade Uranium Enrichment
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a Senate committee Wednesday that Iran is a small number of weeks from enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels and holds about a ton of 60 percent enriched material. President Trump rejected Iran's latest offer as unacceptable and described th…
nbcnews.compolitics69 days ago
Trump Endorses Suspension of 18-Cent Federal Gas Tax
President Donald Trump said on May 11, 2026, that he intends to suspend the federal gas tax, which stands at 18 cents per gallon. The move would require congressional approval. Energy Secretary Chris Wright voiced administration support for measures to lower pump prices amid pric…
The Hillpolitics70 days ago
Energy Secretary Wright Declines to Predict Gas Prices as National Average Hits Record High
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he cannot make predictions about oil or gasoline prices during a Sunday interview. The average cost of gas has reached its highest point amid the war in Iran. Wright stated the U.S. remains in a tremendous position despite the rise.
theconservativetreehouse.comworld71 days ago
Trump Administration Considers Suspending Federal Gas Tax
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration is open to all ideas to ease high gasoline prices, including a suspension of the 18.3-cent-per-gallon federal tax. Average U.S. gas prices reached $4.52 per gallon as the 10-week conflict with Iran has throttled traffic throug…
Forbesfinance75 days ago
Energy Secretary Wright Says California Energy Policies Threaten National Security
Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on May 5 that California’s energy policies have created an untenable threat to national security by increasing reliance on imported oil. Average gasoline prices in the state rose above $6 per gallon this week, more than $2 above the national a…
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US Energy Secretary Sees Aggressive Timeline for Oil Prices to Decline by Summer
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that a decline in oil and gas prices by this summer represents an aggressive timeframe. His comments followed President Donald Trump's remark that gas prices could rise before midterm elections. Separately, Chinese industrial profits rose 1…
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright Calls for Prioritizing Repairs to Persian Gulf Energy Infrastructure
Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that repairing energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf must be a priority. He acknowledged challenges until the war in Iran concludes. The comments were made ahead of an appearance on a podcast.
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