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Politics● ElevatedSep 13 · Sep 13, 2026, 11:06 AM

Trump Admin. Considers DPA to Boost Refinery Capacity Amid High Fuel Prices

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With diesel hitting record highs and refineries at full capacity, the White House is contemplating using the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. refining capacity. While no decision has been made, the administration is balancing immediate political pressure against the industry's preference for upgrading existing facilities over building new ones.

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