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Trump meets oil execs to lower fuel prices amid Iran conflict

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Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with US oil executives to discuss strategies for lowering fuel prices, which have been impacted by the conflict in Iran and increased Venezuelan crude flow. The White House aims to boost refining capacity and American energy production ahead of the November midterm elections, where Republicans are concerned about voter dissatisfaction due to the rising cost of living. This meeting follows Trump's announcement of a significant US stake in Venezuela's oil reserves. AI

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Trump meets oil execs to lower fuel prices amid Iran conflict

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Trump to meet US oil executives as Iran war keeps fuel prices high

    US President Donald Trump will meet oil refining executives on Tuesday as he tries to tame fuel prices sent spiralling by the Iran war ahead of midterm elections in November, the White House said. The talks at the White House also come days after Trump announced a deal for a huge…

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