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Trump invokes Defense Production Act for critical energy projects

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 10:42 AM UTC · How we work

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Trump Invokes DPA

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to deem petroleum production essential to defense.
The memo authorizes federal financial incentives for oil extraction, refining, pipelines, and fuel storage.
Vice President J.D. Vance announced DPA support for expanding a Texas Delek refinery.
Trump-signed 2025 law allocated $1 billion in DPA funding for critical energy projects.
In October, gasoline topped $4 per gallon and diesel exceeded $6 per gallon, a record.

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Trump Invokes DPA

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to deem petroleum production essential to defense.
The memo authorizes federal financial incentives for oil extraction, refining, pipelines, and fuel storage.
Vice President J.D. Vance announced DPA support for expanding a Texas Delek refinery.
Trump-signed 2025 law allocated $1 billion in DPA funding for critical energy projects.
In October, gasoline topped $4 per gallon and diesel exceeded $6 per gallon, a record.

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