# EXCLUSIVE: White House weighs using Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining

https://mins.news/en/item/54939

- Reuters, 2026-09-11 16:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/white-house-weighs-how-use-defense-production-act-expand-us-oil-refining-2026-09-11/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa4314051db2900010ee5bb

> The White House is considering how to invoke the Defense Production Act to increase U.S. oil-refining capacity, two people familiar with the administration’s plans said. The conflict with Iran has highlighted the country’s exposure to global crude-supply disruptions and price spikes.

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