U.S. Energy Secretary
Coverage of U.S. Energy Secretary in the Nexus archive.
- Ships continue to move through Strait of Hormuz, US Energy chief says
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that oil tankers continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite renewed conflict with Iran, with current traffic at two-thirds of pre-conflict levels. He dismissed reports of halted shipping and emphasized President Donald Trump’s mission to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
- US officials say Hormuz oil flows reaching half of pre-war levels
US officials reported that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are reaching approximately half of pre-war levels, with the US Navy escorting vessels carrying seven million barrels of oil daily. Senior officials stated that the US is protecting up to 20 vessels per night, with increasing volumes of oil being transported through the strategic waterway.
- Energy secretary says White House is open to suspending gas tax amid soaring prices
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the White House is open to suspending gas tax amid soaring prices. This statement was made during a panel at the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit in Washington, D.C. The consideration of suspending gas tax is a response to the current energy price situation.