Energy Secretary Chris Wright Pushes California to Boost Oil Production and Lower Gas Prices

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Long Beach and Seal Beach in California on April 9, 2026, touring oil operations at Synergy Oil and Gas. According to ABC7 News, he predicted lower gas prices for Americans in the next few weeks, following a drop in oil prices after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Wright explained to reporters that a lag exists as crude oil gets purchased, refined, and turned into gasoline. He urged California leaders to ease regulations strangling the states oil industry and boost local production. FOX Business reports Wright warned that Californias energy crisis under Governor Gavin Newsom threatens national security, leaving over 30 U.S. military installations vulnerable by forcing reliance on foreign oil imports from places like Iraq and Brazil. California imports 75 percent of its oil despite vast domestic resources, he said, calling high energy prices a political choice. The Department of Energy fact sheet from April 8, 2026, highlights how state policies impoverish residents and harm security, with President Trump aiming to reduce foreign dependence. Wright told FOX Business the administration is open to working with Newsom to revive production and protect Californians lives and the economy. Governor Newsom fired back in a video statement, saying he hopes Wright does not suffer the same fate, per recent Fox media coverage. Wright plans to meet Governor Newsom soon to discuss energy prices and production. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.