Secretary Sean Duffy Deflects When Pressed About High Gas Prices
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy avoided directly addressing questions about high gas prices during a Sunday interview, citing his role outside the energy sector. He suggested prices would drop once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, though a recovery period would follow. Duffy also commented on ongoing negotiations with Iran,强调 the U.S. stance against Iran possessing nuclear weapons.
- ▪Gas prices averaged $4.451 nationwide as of May 3, 2026, following the start of Operation Epic Fury on February 28.
- ▪Duffy stated he is not in the energy sector but expects gas prices to fall once the Strait of Hormuz opens.
- ▪President Trump imposed a blockade on Iran on April 12 after Iran demanded a toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran announced it laid mines in the Strait of Hormuz and allowed limited ship passage for a $1-per-barrel toll.
- ▪Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. strikes were launched to prevent potential American casualties from Iranian retaliation.
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Energy Secretary Sean Duffy Deflects When Pressed About High Gas Prices Screenshot/Rumble/ABC Harold Hutchison Media Reporter May 03, 2026 12:07 PM ET May 03, 2026 12:07 PM ET Harold Hutchison Media Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy repeatedly deflected questions about high gas prices during a Sunday interview with “This Week” host Martha Raddatz.
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