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EconomyTrump to push officials to use Defense Production Act to boost oil and fuel output, sources say

Three industry sources said Friday that Trump will soon direct some department heads to find ways to control diesel prices, which are near record highs weeks before the November 3 congressional elections that will determine control of Congress.

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Trump to push officials to use Defense Production Act to boost oil and fuel output, sources say
Trump to push officials to use Defense Production Act to boost oil and fuel output, sources sayEconomy