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Sign InUS Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced that the administration is evaluating options to counter the spike in oil and gasoline prices driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran. This development follows claims by President Donald Trump that Iranian officials attempted to initiate contact to reach a peace agreement. However, Trump dismissed the possibility of negotiations, stating it is "too late" and signaling a push for the complete destruction of Iran. The aggressive rhetoric has significantly heightened the geopolitical risk premium, providing strong upward momentum for WTI and Brent Crude prices. While the administration attempts to find domestic levers to suppress energy costs, the threat of total war remains a dominant bullish driver for energy commodities. Market participants are increasingly pivoting toward safe-haven assets like Gold (XAU/USD) as the geopolitical landscape deteriorates further.