The use of the act provides the federal government with emergency authorities to prioritize industrial production for national needs. The initiative involves direct cooperation between the administration and Delek to expand the Texas facility's output, with the move signaling increased government involvement in domestic refining.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Trump Administration Uses Defense Production Act to Expand Delek Refinery
US Politics8 days ago
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Tyler, Texas, this week to unveil plans for growing local fuel processing capacity. The Trump administration is invoking the Defense Production Act to increase the refining capacity of the Delek refinery in the city, Vance stated on Tuesday.
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