Trump calls for DOJ probe into gas price ‘gouging’

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President Donald Trump alleged that customers are facing fuel price gouging and said that he had ordered the Justice Department to investigate.

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In a late-night social media post, President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for not lowering gas prices at the pump, accusing them of "gouging" consumers.

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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had instructed the Department of Justice to immediately probe oil companies for not lowering gas prices at the pump in line with falling costs, accusing them of "gouging" consumers.

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A: President Donald Trump alleged that customers are facing fuel price gouging and said that he had ordered the Justice Department to investigate.

B: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had instructed the Department of Justice to immediately probe oil companies for not lowering gas prices at the pump in line with falling costs, accusing them of "gouging" consumers.

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**Summary:** President Donald Trump called for a Department of Justice investigation into alleged gas price gouging, accusing oil companies of "price gouging" despite falling costs. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the ongoing debate over whether certain industries are engaging in unfair practices and raises questions about regulatory oversight.