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Trump to meet with oil executives on lowering gas prices — and Exxon isn't invited
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President Trump is meeting with several oil executives on Tuesday to discuss expanding refining capacity in the US, with the goal of lowering gas prices. This comes after the US entered a major oil deal (CL=F, BZ=F) with Venezuela, buying up a large portion of the country's oil production rights.
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President Trump is meeting with several oil executives on Tuesday to discuss expanding refining capacity in the US, with the goal of lowering gas prices. This comes after the US entered a major oil deal (CL=F, BZ=F) with Venezuela, buying up a large portion of the country's oil production rights. Yahoo Finance Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul outlines all the key details of the meeting. Trump to meet with oil executives on lowering gas prices — and Exxon isn't invited
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oil supply and refining
The government is meeting with oil companies to find ways to make gasoline cheaper for drivers, while leaving out the biggest player, Exxon. At the same time, a new oil deal with Venezuela means more oil could enter the market, which generally pushes prices down.
What changed
Political pressure on oil companies to expand refining capacity and lower gas prices, paired with a new Venezuelan oil supply deal.
Who wins / who loses
Independent refiners and consumers may benefit from lower crude and gas costs, while major integrated producers like Exxon could face policy headwinds.
Time horizon
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Primary
- $XOMStay away — for now
Exxon was left off the guest list for the gas price meeting, which could mean less favor with current administration policies.
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Peer
- $VLOWatch — track, don’t rush
Refining companies process crude oil into gasoline and might benefit if the government helps them expand operations.
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Second-order
- $OXYWatch — track, don’t rush
As new oil deals with countries like Venezuela are made, other oil producers must adjust to changing market supply.
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- Monitor local gas station price trends in your region for signs of retail pass-through.
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- Major policy reversal or failure of the Venezuela oil deal to materialize tangible shipments.
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