Politics · October 13, 2026
Vance announces plan to use wartime authority to boost fuel production at Texas refinery
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Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration is invoking the Defense Production Act (DPA) to expand the Delek oil refinery in Tyler, Texas. The announcement, made during a campaign event for Ken Paxton and other Republicans, frames the move as a way to lower fuel costs, bolster national defense, and create jobs. The administration has recently taken several actions to address rising fuel prices, including a controversial deal regarding Russian diesel.
Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration is invoking the Defense Production Act (DPA) to expand the Delek oil refinery in Tyler, Texas. The announcement, made during a campaign event for Ken Paxton and other Republicans, frames the move as a way to lower fuel costs, bolster national defense, and create jobs. The administration has recently taken several actions to address rising fuel prices, including a controversial deal regarding Russian diesel.