Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost US Oil and Fuel Production

On October 23, 2026, President Trump invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act, declaring petroleum production and refining essential to national defense so his administration can offer financial incentives for drilling, refining, pipelines, and fuel storage to ease high gasoline and diesel prices.

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Oct 23, 8:24 AM	cbsnews.com	Trump to use the Defense Production Act to boost U.S. gas and diesel production. Could it help?
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Oct 23, 3:15 AM	time.com	Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Oil Production
Oct 22, 7:54 PM	thehill.com	Trump announces he'll use Defense Production Act to increase domestic gas production
Oct 22, 7:22 PM	washingtonexaminer.com	Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost US fuel refining capacity at Iowa rally
Oct 22, 7:20 PM	washingtontimes.com	Trump invokes Cold War-era Defense Production Act to expand oil production
Oct 22, 5:20 PM	straitstimes.com	Trump invokes Cold War-era Defense Production Act for oil production, refining
Oct 22, 3:21 PM	scmp.com	Trump invokes Cold War-era Defence Production Act to boost oil production and refining