Trump Admin: Gas Prices Down, Strategic Reserve Tapped

0:00On March 24th, gas prices are spiking across the country because of the conflict with Iran, but the Trump administration says it's pulling every tool. It can to bring them down. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told reporters this week that they're focusing on refinery improvements and other quick fixes to ease the pressure at. The pump. Prices have jumped sharply in recent weeks, with spots on the West Coast topping $5 a gallon. US oil producers and refiners are ramping up output and pushing backward teen maintenance to keep supplies flowing steady. Americans are feeling the pinch, and polls show most folks worry prices will climb even higher if the tensions drag on. It's a real strain for drivers everywhere, especially as summer travel ramps up. The team is tapping the strategic petroleum reserve, easing some shipping rules and pushing for more homegrown production to buffer against global. Disruptions. They're also teaming up with partners like Venezuela and Saudi Arabia to boost available oil. In the end, officials say securing key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz

1:04will deliver lasting relief, turning this rough patch into lower.