Trump's energy secretary Chris Wright told CNN that unleaded gas prices may not fall below $3 per gallon until 2027, while arguing the administration has managed the energy disruption successfully. This matters because Americans are already frustrated by elevated gas prices tied to the Iran war — Wright's forecast suggests prices will remain elevated through the 2026 midterms and into Trump's second term, which contradicts Trump's public messaging that gas prices are coming down. The framing omits that Wright also said he expects prices have already peaked, which would be relevant context for evaluating whether staying above $3 represents an optimistic or pessimistic forecast.