# Brent Crude Drops as Wright Says U.S. Fuel Prices Peaked

> Brent crude fell to $108.52 after Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated U.S. gasoline and diesel prices peaked weeks ago.
- Title: Brent Crude Drops as Wright Says U.S. Fuel Prices Peaked
- Summary: Brent crude fell to $108.52 after Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated U.S. gasoline and diesel prices peaked weeks ago. Brent crude dropped to $108.52 a…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/investing/34811
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:42:55+00:00
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- Topics: brent crude, energy secretary, u.s. fuel prices, gasoline, diesel, wright, brent futures, crypto, finance
## Brent Crude Price Drop
Brent crude fell to $108.52 a barrel Monday morning after briefly reaching $110 on Friday.
## Wright on U.S. Fuel Prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said U.S. gasoline and diesel prices peaked weeks ago, with national averages at $4.30 and $6.32 per gallon.

> Both gasoline and diesel prices peaked a few weeks ago. They've pulled back only slightly.
## Price Trends and Waivers
Diesel prices remain below their Sept. 22 record of $6.53, and Trump signed waivers under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
## Key takeaway

Brent crude dropped to $108.52 a barrel as Energy Secretary Chris Wright said U.S. fuel prices peaked weeks earlier.