Top White House Official Admits Gas Prices Will Be ‘Rough’ This Summer

Then-nominee for Secretary of Energy, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, testifies at a hearing in Washington, on Jan. 27, 2021. Graeme Jennings/Pool via Reuters/File Photo

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said that gas prices for this summer are “going to be rough” as Thursday’s data shows the average price for a gallon is nearing $5.

“Yeah, this summer is going to be rough,” she said in response to a CBS News statement about whether she has any statements to reassure Americans about the record-high prices.