Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the Trump administration is “open to all ideas” to address rising fuel costs amid heightened tensions involving Iran and concerns about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview, Wright frames the administration’s top priorities as ending Iran’s nuclear program and restoring secure shipping in the region. He acknowledges that, even with those goals, the current situation can keep gas prices elevated in the short term. Wright also indicates that the administration is considering options to provide relief to drivers, including a potential temporary pause of the federal gas tax. Reporting across outlets describes the proposal as a suspension intended to help offset price increases related to the disruption risk and broader fallout from the Strait of Hormuz crisis. While the accounts agree on the openness to the gas tax suspension concept, they do not specify a final decision, timing, or whether any savings estimate or legislative steps are in place. The administration’s approach, as described, is to evaluate policy tools to respond to near-term price pressures while pursuing longer-term efforts to reduce regional disruption.