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Treasury Warns Gas Stations in Price Gouging Probe
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns gas stations to lower prices as crude oil plummets, launching a price gouging probe. Trump demands $2.50/gallon.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns gas stations to lower prices as crude oil plummets, launching a price gouging probe. Trump demands $2.50/gallon.
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