Event Brief
Oct 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Vance announces plan to expand Texas refinery
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration would work with Delek US Holdings to expand a Texas refinery under the Defense Production Act. The administration says the effort is intended to boost fuel output; Bloomberg reported it is part of efforts to promote energy investments ahead of November midterm elections.
WHO: U.S. Vice President JD Vance and the Trump administration
WHAT: Vance announced plans for the Trump administration to work with Delek US Holdings to expand a Texas refinery using the Defense Production Act.
WHEN: Reported Oct 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM ET
WHERE: Texas, USA
WHY: The administration said the expansion would boost fuel output; Bloomberg reported the effort was also aimed at promoting energy investments ahead of November midterm elections.
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