Trump to meet with oil refiners amid stubborn gas prices
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,…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CNBC · Aug 31, 2026 at 1:44 PM ET
- Coverage span: 1h 37m
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- Coverage growth: 1 → 2 publications in 1h 54m
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Trump to meet with U.S. oil refiners as White House pushes to lower gas prices(opens original report in a new tab)The White House says it is seeking near-term steps to boost refining capacity as affordability and gas prices loom over the midterm election. — CNBC
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