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Trump Urges Justice Dept Probe After Refiners Gas Gouging

8/31/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump accused U.S. oil refiners of gouging and urged a Justice Department probe.
He will host a White House meeting Tuesday with major refiners to discuss gasoline prices.
Invited firms include Marathon Petroleum, Delek US, Chevron, PBF Energy, Phillips 66 and Valero.
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods was excluded after Trump criticized the company’s stance on Venezuela.

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U.S. President Donald Trump accused U.S. oil refiners of gouging and urged a Justice Department probe.
He will host a White House meeting Tuesday with major refiners to discuss gasoline prices.
Invited firms include Marathon Petroleum, Delek US, Chevron, PBF Energy, Phillips 66 and Valero.
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods was excluded after Trump criticized the company’s stance on Venezuela.