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‘Less Than $200 in Extra Gasoline Cost’: Scott Bessent Attempts to Quiet Economic Fears

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During an appearance at the 2026 Reagan National Economic Forum on Friday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an attempt to quiet fears on the economy, said that Americans were only facing “less than $200 in extra gasoline cost.” From the economic event in Simi Valley, CA, Bessent addressed the economic stressors of many Americans, including the ongoing impact of President Donald Trump’s war with Iran. “The war will end. We’ll get to the other…

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Mediaite broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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