Trump says he has directed Pentagon to use Cold War era Defense Production Act for oil production
The president said the department will release $150 million to increase American refining capacity and produce more diesel and more gasoline.
Republican Ledger staff · 8:00 PM ET
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The president said the department will release $150 million to increase American refining capacity and produce more diesel and more gasoline.
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