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Trump invokes Cold War-era Defense Production Act for oil production, refining | Reuters

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Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost domestic oil refining capacity

President Trump signed an executive order declaring petroleum production and refining essential to national defense under the Defense Production Act, potentially opening federal funding for fossil fuel projects as diesel prices remain elevated before the midterms.

Oct 22, 2026·2 sourcesU.S. energy policyTrump’s diesel-price measuresTrump administration executive ordersEconomyTrump administrationNational securityEnergyExecutive powerDefense Production Act
Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost domestic oil refining capacity
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