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Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices

Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices
NYT Business Thursday 03 September 2026, 16:57 UTC By Alan Rappeport 1 min read
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing a complicated challenge as he tries to cool global energy prices while increasing economic pressure on Iran.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing a complicated challenge as he tries to cool global energy prices while increasing economic pressure on Iran.
Bessent (PERSON) Ukraine (LOCATION) Treasury (ORG) Scott Bessent (PERSON) Iran (LOCATION)
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