Trump invokes wartime act to expand Texas refinery, Vance says
Vice President JD Vance announced the administration will use the Defense Production Act to boost fuel output at Delek's Tyler refinery.
What to know
- The Trump administration is using the Defense Production Act—a wartime authority—to expand Delek's refinery in Tyler, Texas, targeting increased fuel production to lower prices before the November midterms.
- National gasoline prices average $4.34 per gallon and diesel $6.28, putting pressure on the economy and voters ahead of the election.
- Vance framed the expansion as addressing national defense needs while delivering economic benefits: lower fuel costs, energy security, and hundreds of new jobs.
- The announcement was made during a campaign rally in Tyler where Vance also attacked Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and supported Republican Ken Paxton.
“And what it really means, and what I care most about, is that it means more opportunities for Texans, for your kids and your grandkids, to build a life without having to leave the community that they love.”
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Vance touts refinery expansion as solution to high fuel prices
Vance told the crowd the expansion will mean lower flight and driving costs, a more reliable energy supply, stronger national defense, and hundreds of new jobs for Texans. He framed it as enabling opportunities for residents' children and grandkids to remain in their communities.
“What that means for you and your families is lower costs to fly from one place to another. It means lower costs to drive your car into work every single day.”
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Trump invokes Defense Production Act to expand Delek refinery
Vice President JD Vance announced that President Donald Trump is invoking the Defense Production Act to expand the Delek oil refinery in Tyler, Texas. Vance made the announcement while campaigning for Ken Paxton and other Republican candidates.
“We want millions of gallons of commercial-grade and military spec fuel to come out of this refinery, in addition to what it's already producing.”
— JD Vance
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first by The Hill, 11h ago · also Anadolu Agency
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- Vance unveils plan to expand Texas refinery using wartime powers to boost fuel output Anadolu Agency · 9h ago