Trump Calls for Increase in Oil Production Amid Fears Iran Will Close Shipping Lane

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Trump Calls for Increase in Oil Production Amid Fears Iran Will Close Shipping Lane

1 sourceUpdated Jun 23, 2025

President Donald Trump took to social media on Monday with a forceful call to boost oil output, demanding immediate action from both domestic and global producers. “To the Department of Energy: DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And…

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