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Trump to meet fuel industry representatives as Iran war drives up gasoline prices

Donald Trump is expected to meet refiners and fuel retailers as the Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher ahead of the midterm elections.

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Higher fuel prices could increase economic and political pressure in the United States.

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  1. Trump to meet refiners, fuel retailers as Iran war boosts gas prices ahead of midterms, sources say ↗mymixfm.com · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC
  2. Trump to meet refiners, fuel retailers as Iran war boosts gas prices ahead of midterms, sources say ↗kelo.com · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC

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