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Trump Demands Oil Companies Lower Gas Prices
President Trump publicly called on oil companies to lower consumer fuel prices, directing the message partly at Chevron CEO Mike Wirth.
- Trump credited his administration for Chevron's return to Venezuela operations.
- The demand was posted publicly after Wirth appeared on a television interview.
- Trump's message extended the price-cut demand to other oil companies as well.
Why it matters: Presidential pressure on private companies to cut prices is unusual and has no direct enforcement mechanism.
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Reuters5hTrump exige que empresas petrolíferas reduzam preços da gasolina e repreende CEO da Chevron
Bloomberg3hTrump Hits Exxon, Chevron for Profits Amid Iran War He Launched
CNBC2hTrump says Exxon and Chevron made 'too much money' off high oil prices during Iran conflict: 'I don't like it'CNCTV News6hTrump demands lower gas prices from oil companies, chides Chevron CEOIBTIBTimes2hAverage Gas Prices Remain Above $4. Trump Is Again Calling On Major Gas Companies To Lower Prices
USA Today17mTrump says Exxon, Chevron are 'making too much money' amid Iran warYNYahoo News1hTrump blasts Exxon, Chevron for making 'too much money,' demands lower gasoline pricesLeft4 sources
Al Jazeera6hTrump slams Chevron CEO, demands immediate reduction in US fuel pricesDKDaily Kos2hDear Leader dissatisfied with the fealty of his corporate subjects
Talking Points Memo2hTrump on Gas Prices: Yep, It’s All Him
The Independent2hTrump renews call for oil companies to cut gas prices as he blasts Chevron CEORight coverage, 4 sources: The right presents Trump's demand as a direct and assertive move on behalf of consumers, framed around his claimed credit for the oil industry's strength.
TRSThe Right Scoop7hBREAKING: Trump orders oil companies to LOWER their oil prices!
Washington Examiner1hTrump says Chevron and Exxon Mobil are making ‘too much money’ amid Iran war
WND4h‘DOWN, NOW!’ Trump directs oil giants to slash gas prices immediately * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs
ZeroHedge5hTrump Blasts Oil Majors: "Get Gas Prices Down Now!"
Washington Examiner1hTrump says Chevron and Exxon Mobil are making ‘too much money’ amid Iran warWND4h‘DOWN, NOW!’ Trump directs oil giants to slash gas prices immediately * WorldNetDaily * by Joe KovacsZeroHedge5hTrump Blasts Oil Majors: "Get Gas Prices Down Now!"What’s next: No oil company response to Trump's demand has been reported yet.
- Will oil companies adjust retail prices in response to Trump's public demand?
- What, if any, formal policy action follows the public message?