Trump Administration Ramps Up Pressure on Oil Industry As Federal Agencies Push States to Investigate Elevated Gas Prices

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On Friday, the Donald Trump administration intensified its scrutiny of the petroleum industry by urging state officials to investigate whether oil companies or fuel retailers are unlawfully keeping ...

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