Exclusive: Trump adviser ties high gas prices to refining
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America
The affordability of gasoline remains "the top issue that the president looks at," Trump energy adviser Jarrod Agen said at an Axios House event Tuesday.Why it matters: The Trump administration is championing energy savings from its deregulatory push as overseas conflicts, including the Iran war, rattle oil markets, driving up fuel costs and threatening an expensive winter for millions of households.Tuesday's national average gas price was roughly $4.48, up from around $3.18 a year ago, per AAA.Driving the news: Asked by Axios' Amy Harder if the president takes responsibility for the higher pr
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