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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET · Updated August 3, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET

Trump orders oil majors to cut gas prices immediately

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by ZeroHedge. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Trump directed oil companies to lower gasoline prices immediately. He publicly called on oil majors to get gas prices down now.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when ZeroHedge reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from WND.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

WND 2 hr ago
‘DOWN, NOW!’ Trump directs oil giants to slash gas prices immediately
ZeroHedge 3 hr ago
Trump Blasts Oil Majors: "Get Gas Prices Down Now!"

Coverage timeline

Aug 3, 12:00 PM ET
3 hr ago
ZeroHedge
Trump Blasts Oil Majors: "Get Gas Prices Down Now!"
Aug 3, 1:02 PM ET
2 hr ago
WND
‘DOWN, NOW!’ Trump directs oil giants to slash gas prices immediately
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