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Trump orders DOJ to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging
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· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this developing story, readers can refer to the source, ABC13 Houston.
President Trump is taking action against large oil companies, accusing them of price gouging. He has ordered an investigation into the matter. The focus of the investigation is on the prices charged by these companies at gas pumps.
Details of the investigation are not fully available at this time. However, it is known that the President has instructed the Department of Justice to look into the allegations. For more information on this developing story, readers can refer to the source, ABC13 Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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