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US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal
Trump met oil executives at the White House on Tuesday as he tries to tame gas prices that are spiraling because of the Iran war, with his administration hoping the Venezuela deal could help. Cheaper oil is a priority for the Trump administration ahead of crucial US midterm elections in November.
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- Why it matters
- Lower oil prices directly affect gas prices at the pump before November midterm elections, when fuel costs influence voter sentiment on the economy.
- Most affected
- US voters ahead of midterm elections — Gas prices at pump may fall, changing economic conditions voters judge.
Oil executives — Potential new access to Venezuelan oil market if deal proceeds. - Likely next
- Whether the Venezuela oil deal is finalized and on what terms, and how US gas prices respond in coming weeks.