Expand U.S. refining capacity and diesel access

Ricketts supports expanding refining capacity in the United States and seeking greater access to diesel as ways to help lower diesel prices for farmers and working families. He also called for more access to refined products from the Middle East.

Context: The source does not specify a particular program or legislative mechanism for these measures. Statement made on the September 30, 2026 press call quoted in the October 28 report.

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We need to look at ways to be able to expand refining capacity in the United States

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Pete Ricketts: congressional campaign priorities interview ↗

Published: 9/30/2026
Retrieved: 11/11/2026