During a visit to the Sable Offshore oil and gas facility in California, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted that lowering gasoline prices will require a resolution with Iran to facilitate more oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. He criticized California's stringent environmental regulations for contributing to the state's high gas prices, which are currently about $6 per gallon. Wright, alongside Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, suggested that the federal government is ready to take further actions to alleviate gas prices and has sought to engage with California Governor Gavin Newsom regarding support for the state's oil refineries, which have faced closures. He argued that rolling back certain regulations could help revive these refineries. Wright also stated that the higher gas prices are justified by the military efforts to counteract Iran's nuclear threat, framing the situation as a necessary cost for national security. California's limited oil production and lack of pipeline infrastructure from the Gulf Coast further exacerbate the issue.