Trump and Bessent Pile Pressure on Gas Stations: 'We're Watching,' Refiners Warned
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed President Trump, warning gas stations 'we're watching' and demanding retailers pass through recent oil-cost declines to pump prices near $2.50 (Fox Business).
- The pressure comes as Fourth of July cookout costs hit a record high ahead of America's 250th birthday, adding political urgency to the price-gouging accusations (Fox Business).
- Bessent's remarks sharpen the administration's 'big problems' threat from ID 46 and elevate the risk of formal action against refiners and retailers.