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Oct 22, 2026

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 sources
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  • ▪Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries have exacerbated fuel shortages
  • ▪The US averaged around 13.6 million barrels of daily crude production in 2025
  • ▪The surge in crude oil and diesel costs poses a risk for Donald Trump in the November 3, 2026 elections

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