# Trump to meet refiners, fuel retailers as Iran war pressures gas prices ahead of midterms, sources say

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- Reuters, 2026-08-27 18:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trump-meet-refiners-fuel-retailers-iran-war-pressures-gas-prices-ahead-midterms-2026-08-27/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9083608f085800017b4b47

> Donald Trump is expected to bring together U.S. refiners and fuel retailers next week to showcase efforts to reduce gasoline prices. People familiar with the matter said the administration wants to lessen the consumer strain caused by the Iran conflict before November’s congressional midterm elections.

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