President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he had instructed the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for not lowering gas prices at the pump in line with falling crude costs. Trump accused the companies of not passing on savings to consumers, though he did not specify the nature of the alleged wrongdoing.
The statement was reported by multiple outlets, including NBC News and the New York Post. According to NBC News, Trump said he had directed the DOJ to act immediately. The New York Post similarly reported that Trump had instructed the DOJ to look into the matter, with no significant variation in the factual details presented.
No further details were provided regarding the scope of the investigation or the specific actions the Department of Justice is expected to take. The statement was made without the presence of additional officials or public statements from the DOJ to confirm or elaborate on the directive.
The issue of gas prices has been a recurring topic in political discourse, particularly in relation to energy policy and market dynamics. Trump has previously commented on the subject, and this latest directive appears to be part of a broader pattern of engagement with energy sector concerns.
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