Political Quotes

Scott Bessent: I predicted that gas and oil prices would come down very quickly after the conflict ends.

On the recordMay 29, 2026
I predicted that gas and oil prices would come down very quickly after the conflict ends.
Said by
Scott Bessent

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on the US-Israel war in Iran.

Share

More from Scott Bessent

Aug 24, 2026

This is a sustained campaign to collapse every last option for Iran.

dailycaller.com
Aug 21, 2026

We are going to collapse this regime. It is time for our allies and the rest of the world to make a decision.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 24, 2026

We want to make clear here today that no one is above the reach of U.S. sanctions.

npr.org
Aug 24, 2026

Unfortunately, Prime Minister Carney rose to power on an anti-American, anti-Trump platform. I believe he was more than 20 points behind, and you know he seems to have gone back to his old playbook.

ipolitics.ca