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Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost US oil supply capacity

source: White House -> target: US oil production, refining and logistics sector

On 2026-04-20, the White House invoked the Defense Production Act to accelerate expansion of US oil production, refining, and logistics capacity. The move designates petroleum infrastructure such as pipelines, storage, and export terminals as critical to national defense and enables federal support and faster approvals. The action was framed as a response to energy security concerns amid geopolitical risks.

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