Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost Texas refinery capacity

At a rally in Tyler, Texas, Vice President JD Vance revealed that President Donald Trump has ordered the Defense Production Act to be applied to the Delek refinery, expanding its capacity for both civilian and military fuel. The expansion is projected to generate millions of gallons of additional fuel, reduce consumer travel expenses, and provide hundreds of new, well-compensated jobs for Texans. Vance framed the decision as part of a series of actions targeting soaring gasoline and diesel prices, which have climbed above $4.34 per gallon for gasoline and nearly $6.28 for diesel, partly due to the war in Iran.

He also referenced a recent agreement to release Russian diesel into global markets, a deal that has drawn criticism from various political figures. The vice president used the platform to attack James Talarico, the Democratic Senate hopeful, noting that polls show Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton by a narrow margin.