Energy & Environment — Trump uses defense law for gasoline and diesel production

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday night, announcing that the government would be spending $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House looks to ease consumer pain at the gas pump. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press The announcement was made in a presidential memorandum Thursday, but the president detailed the exact amount of spending expected during a campaign rally in Sioux City, Iowa.   The Cold War-era law gives the president broad powers to increase production of resources within the U.S. for national defense purposes.     The Energy Department in a press release noted that the injection of cash was “expected to increase U.S. refining output by millions of gallons per day.”    Meanwhile, Trump's memo, directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to implement it, "including making necessary purchases, commitments, and financial instruments to enable" oil-related projects.   Read more here, from The Hill's Caroline Vakil. Welcome to The Hill’s Energy & Environment newsletter, I’m Rachel Frazin — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: West Virginia attorney general subpoenas environmental groups West Virginia’s attorney general has sent investigative subpoenas to environmental advocacy organizations — something the groups are describing as a retaliatory attack on their First Amendment rights.  Full Story Trump says wind turbine part imports cause national security issue, but doesn’t impose tariffs The Trump administration has determined that imports of wind turbine parts pose a national security threat, but it does not appear to be opting to tariff them.  Full Story Oil prices hit highest point since May Oil prices on Friday hit their highest point since May as the war in Iran drags on.  Full Story What We’re Reading  News we’ve flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Ohio lawmakers’ elimination of Air Nuisance Rule was illegal, judge rules (Cleveland.com) Qatar deal to buy U.S. natural gas shows how Iran war has redrawn global energy markets (CNBC) What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Trump suggests Omar resign ‘immediately’ over ‘fake name’ President Trump called on Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) to “IMMEDIATELY resign” and accused her of using a fake name in a Truth Social post on Thursday evening.  Read more Justice Department sues to block Alaska results if Sullivan loses  The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit that aims to block certification of the Senate election in Alaska if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses his reelection bid.  Read more   You’re all caught up. See you Monday!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2026 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.