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 aligned with that goal and that the discussion touched on regulatory changes, faster permitting and additional investments.
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Trump puts pressure on squeezed US oil refiners to ease pump prices
President Donald Trump met with US oil refiners on Tuesday to discuss lowering gasoline and diesel prices. The White House official stated that Trump expressed his desire for lower prices at the pump and inquired about increasing refining capacity.
BloombergSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-01 · 23:37 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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President Donald Trump met with US oil refiners on Tuesday to discuss lowering gasoline and diesel prices. The White House official stated that Trump expressed his desire for lower prices at the pump and inquired about increasing refining capacity. Industry representatives reportedly shared this goal and discussed potential solutions such as regulatory changes, expedited permitting, and increased investments. This meeting occurred as the President addresses high prices and cost-of-living concerns ahead of the November midterm elections.
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The meeting occurred as Trump contends with high prices and mounting cost-of-living concerns before November’s midterm elections.
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Trump wants lower prices at the pump for Americans.
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President Donald Trump pressed US oil refiners to boost domestic production of petrol and diesel.
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The discussion touched on regulatory changes, faster permitting and additional investments.
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