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Trump to meet with U.S. refiners as White House pushes to lower gas prices
Monday, August 31, 2026
President Trump plans to meet with U.S. refinery operators. The White House stated it is seeking near-term steps to boost refining capacity. Gas prices and affordability are factors the administration is addressing ahead of the midterm election.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/31/trump-refiners-gas-prices-refining-capacity.html