Trump to meet with oil refiners amid stubborn gas prices
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- The Hillseen 1 Sept, 19:46headline rewritten
Live updates: Trump will huddle with oil, gas executives; House set to vote on shutdown billLive updates: House approves funding to avoid shutdown; US strikes Iran targets - turnto23.comseen 3 Sept, 17:27description edited
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President Donald Trump meets with oil executives Tuesday as the national gas average hits $4.10 a gallon.President Trump convened refiners and distributors Tuesday at the White House to discuss ways to expand U.S. refining capacity and cut costs at the gas pump.
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 4 Sept, 05:08headline rewritten
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Squeezed Refiners to Ease Pump PricesTrump Pressures Squeezed Refiners to Ease Pump Prices - kurv.comseen 11 Sept, 19:17article removed
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Trump: Gas Prices To Remain High Until Midterms - paradisepost.comseen 11 Sept, 19:17headline rewritten
Trump says oil prices likely won't come down until after midtermsTrump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won’t come down until after midterms - presstelegram.comseen 11 Sept, 19:18headline rewritten
Trump says oil prices likely won't come down until after midtermsTrump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won’t come down until after midterms - coloradohometownweekly.comseen 11 Sept, 19:20headline rewritten
Trump says oil prices likely won't come down until after midtermsTrump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won’t come down until after midterms - orovillemr.comseen 11 Sept, 19:20headline rewritten
Trump says oil prices likely won't come down until after midtermsTrump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won’t come down until after midterms - Axiosseen 12 Sept, 04:52description edited
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The Energy Department's statistics arm on Wednesday sharply raised its forecast for U.S. diesel prices next year as tight global supplies keep domestic inventories unusually low. Why it matters: The outlook suggests Americans could face elevated fuel costs well into 2027, as President Trump acknowled Wednesday that oil prices may not fall until after November's midterm elections. U.S. diesel prices hit all-time highs this month, due to the Middle East conflict thwarting oil and petroleum...The Energy Department's statistics arm on Wednesday sharply raised its forecast for U.S. diesel prices next year as tight global supplies keep domestic inventories unusually low. Why it matters: The outlook suggests Americans could face elevated fuel costs well into 2027, as President Trump acknowledged Wednesday that oil prices may not fall until after November's midterm elections. U.S. diesel prices hit all-time highs this month, due to the Middle East conflict thwarting oil and petroleum...
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Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- The Hill19:22
President Trump is expected to meet with fuel refiners and distributors Tuesday as gasoline prices remain stubbornly high and are expected to be a major midterm issue. The president is expected to discuss how to expand U.S. refining capacity as part of an effort to lower gasoline prices, according to a White House official. Small,...
Tue, 1 September 2026
5 reports- The Hill12:50edited after publishing
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Live updates: Trump will huddle with oil, gas executives; House set to vote on shutdown billU.S. Central Command announced Tuesday afternoon on X that the military had started striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets following "recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region." As House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to get through a legislative...
- turnto23.com12:59first to reportedited after publishing
President Trump convened refiners and distributors Tuesday at the White House to discuss ways to expand U.S. refining capacity and cut costs at the gas pump.
- Google News - Top Stories22:25
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Squeezed Refiners to Ease Pump Prices Yahoo Finance US diesel prices soar as Donald Trump hauls in refiners Financial Times Trump to host oil executives after accusing refiners of gouging consumers Reuters Trump to meet with oil refiners amid stubborn gas prices The Hill CNBC Daily Open: Trump wants to floor it on economic growth as Warsh eyes the brakes CNBC
- Bloomberg Politics22:25edited after publishing
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Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Squeezed Refiners to Ease Pump PricesPresident Donald Trump pressed US oil refiners to boost domestic production of gasoline and diesel during a closed-door meeting Tuesday, as he contends with high prices and mounting cost-of-living concerns before November’s midterm elections.
- South China Morning Post23:37
President Donald Trump pressed US oil refiners to boost domestic production of petrol and diesel during a closed-door meeting on Tuesday, as he contends with high prices and mounting cost-of-living concerns before November’s midterm elections. Trump made clear he wanted lower prices at the pump for Americans and asked executives how to increase refining capacity, according to a White House official who provided details on condition of anonymity. The official said industry representatives were...
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- Der Spiegel (Germany)11:46
Donald Trump hatte den Amerikanern niedrigere Lebenshaltungskosten versprochen. Doch an US-Tankstellen ist Diesel so teuer wie noch nie zuvor. Der Präsident versucht, mit einem angeblich dicken Deal dagegenzuhalten.
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- Axios17:05
Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday cautiously predicted gasoline price relief is on the way, but stopped short of firm or precise pledges. Why it matters: Pump prices are at their highest Labor Day weekend levels on record, and the midterms loom less than two months away. His appearances on Sunday political shows also comes as diesel prices, which ripple through the economy, are at all-time highs . "I think prices headed downward is — is not an unreasonable expectation," he said on CBS's...
Wed, 9 September 2026
9 reports- kurv.com14:41removed by the outlet
Trump: Gas Prices To Remain High Until Midterms - presstelegram.com18:45edited after publishing
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Trump says oil prices likely won't come down until after midtermsThe war is now in its seventh month.
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- paradisepost.com9 Sept, 18:45their copy
- coloradohometownweekly.com9 Sept, 18:45their copy
- dailynews.com9 Sept, 18:45their copy
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- abc30.com9 Sept, 20:18their copy
- Bloomberg Politics18:52
President Donald Trump predicted that the war in Iran would only end after the November midterm elections, and that significant gasoline price relief wouldn’t come before then, a scenario that could heighten political risk for Republicans.
- Bloomberg Politics19:17
President Donald Trump says the war in Iran will end after the November midterm elections, and that significant gasoline price relief won't come before then. (Source: Bloomberg)
- iheart.com19:30
President Trump says high gas prices will last through midterms due to the Iran war, but expects a rapid drop after elections. Experts warn relief may take longer even if the conflict ends, as other global factors keep oil costs high.
- iheart.com19:30
President Trump says high gas prices will last through midterms due to the Iran war, but expects a rapid drop after elections. Experts warn relief may take longer even if the conflict ends, as other global factors keep oil costs high.
- Axios19:36edited after publishing
The Energy Department's statistics arm on Wednesday sharply raised its forecast for U.S. diesel prices next year as tight global supplies keep domestic inventories unusually low. Why it matters: The outlook suggests Americans could face elevated fuel costs well into 2027, as President Trump acknowledged Wednesday that oil prices may not fall until after November's midterm elections. U.S. diesel prices hit all-time highs this month, due to the Middle East conflict thwarting oil and petroleum...
- Bloomberg Politics21:50
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the surge in fuel prices is being driven less by crude itself than by a shortage of refining capacity. Speaking on "Balance of Power: Evening Edition," Wright also says the Trump administration intends to expand US refining capacity and expects gasoline prices to ease in the coming weeks, though he calls diesel a bigger challenge. (Source: Bloomberg)
- PBS NewsHour22:08
President Donald Trump, in an exchange with reporters before traveling to Dallas for the midterm Republican convention, added that he believes Iran will finally relent after the pivotal elections are held in the U.S.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- BBC News World01:37
The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the Republican Party's first midterms convention in Texas, taking place as oil prices rise to $100 (£74) a barrel.
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics11:28
Jeff Currie, founder & CEO at Real Macro and co-founder & director at 1947 Oil and Gas, explains why the need for refineries to balance production of gasoline and diesel products can push gas prices higher ahead of the US midterm elections. (Source: Bloomberg)