US Treasury Secretary Bessent urged gasoline retailers to lower pump prices to coincide with the US Independence Day 250th anniversary and said the Trump administration is closely monitoring pricing. He called on all gasoline retailers—major oil-owned outlets, independents and convenience-store chains—to show corporate responsibility during the milestone.

2026-06-30

US Treasury Secretary Bessent urged gasoline retailers to lower pump prices to coincide with the US Independence Day 250th anniversary and said the Trump administration is closely monitoring pricing. He called on all gasoline retailers—major oil-owned outlets, independents and convenience-store chains—to show corporate responsibility during the milestone.