# Trump summons US refiners as Iran war pushes up fuel prices

https://mins.news/en/item/40367

- Financial Times, 2026-09-01 13:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/697253e0-01d3-44fe-85e5-d4d9af207a3c?syn-25a6b1a6=1

> President Donald Trump is due to meet US refiners at the White House on Tuesday as the Iran war drives fuel prices higher. Rising living costs are eroding his popularity ahead of the midterm elections.

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