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Trump is frustrated gasoline prices don’t mirror oil’s decline. Experts say it’s not that simple
President Donald Trump is frustrated that gasoline prices have not declined as rapidly as oil prices following reduced tensions with Iran. He accused oil companies of not passing savings to consumers, prompting the Justice Department to investigate potential price gouging. Experts explained that gasoline prices depend on factors beyond oil costs, including taxes, refining, and distribution delays.
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