October 22, 2026

Trump Uses Defense Production Act to Boost Diesel Production Amid Rising Prices

President Trump announced the use of the Defense Production Act to release $150 million for increasing American refining capacity, specifically to produce more diesel and gasoline.
This action is part of a broader effort to address surging diesel prices, which have significantly impacted farmers in Iowa and beyond.
The administration also introduced a harvest fuel relief program to provide $8 billion to offset high diesel costs for farmers.

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