President Donald Trump publicly contradicted his Energy Secretary in a rare and stinging rebuke, dismissing Chris Wright's on-air admission that gas prices may not fall below $3 a gallon until 2027. The acknowledgment handed political opponents a ready-made attack line and added pressure on an administration already facing criticism over rising fuel costs. Speaking in a phone interview with The Hill's Julia Manchester, Trump was asked about Wright's comments and responded bluntly. He said, "No, I think he's wrong on that. Totally wrong.