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

https://mins.news/en/item/93721

- Reuters, 2026-10-09 19:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trump-push-us-officials-use-defense-production-act-raise-oil-fuel-output-three-2026-10-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac939e37858580001466062

> 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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