U.S. Energy Secretary Wright said the Trump administration's priority is to increase crude and fuel supply rather than restrict U.S. oil exports. He said officials are considering measures to help consumers but currently favor maximizing output. Retail diesel hit a record high, with AAA reporting an average $5.90/gal on Saturday, and Wright called diesel supply "challenging", citing oil-shipping disruptions and reduced refining capacity from the war between Iran and Russia, plus drone strikes on

2026-09-07

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright said the Trump administration's priority is to increase crude and fuel supply rather than restrict U.S. oil exports. He said officials are considering measures to help consumers but currently favor maximizing output. Retail diesel hit a record high, with AAA reporting an average $5.90/gal on Saturday, and Wright called diesel supply "challenging", citing oil-shipping disruptions and reduced refining capacity from the war between Iran and Russia, plus drone strikes on Russian refineries and Moscow's diesel export ban.