President Donald Trump's energy secretary said the president is focused on driving energy prices down as the Iran war continues to keep fuel costs high. The Trump administration has tied elevated prices to efforts to block Iran's nuclear program. Trump has also touted U.S. energy companies' fortunes while campaigning for Republican candidates ahead of next week's midterm elections.
WHO:Trump's energy secretary
WHAT:Said President Donald Trump is focused on driving energy prices down.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The administration has tied high fuel prices to efforts to block Iran's nuclear program.
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