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Trump trapped between 'rockets & feathers'
Published 24 June 2026 ยท world
Synopsis US President Donald Trump has ordered a Justice Department investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices artificially high despite a
Synopsis US President Donald Trump has ordered a Justice Department investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices artificially high despite a recent fall in crude oil prices. The move reflects frustration that fuel prices have not dropped as quickly as he had promised after tensions with Iran eased and tanker traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 8:41 PM IST ยท Updated: June 25, 2026 โข 7:37 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis US President Donald Trump has ordered a Justice Department investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices artificially high despite a recent fall in crude oil prices.
The move reflects frustration that fuel prices have not dropped as quickly as he had promised after tensions with Iran eased and tanker traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz.