Event Brief
Bessent blames Ukraine strikes for high US energy prices
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 02, 2026 at 9:14 PM ET
Summary: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said high energy prices are being driven by Russia’s strikes on Ukraine. His remarks align with the administration’s approach of applying pressure on Ukraine while also engaging Russia.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Bessent blamed high energy prices on Russia’s strikes on Ukraine and linked the view to the administration’s approach toward pressure on Ukraine and engagement with Russia.
WHEN: Sep 02, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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