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Bessent Pushes Retailers to Cut Gas Prices | Wilmington News
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging retailers to slash gas prices as crude oil costs fall, arguing it’s a direct win for American families and part of a broader push to ease economic strain. With major chains like Walmart already cutting prices on thousands of items — a move President Trump credits to his leadership ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday — Bessent brings a unique perspective shaped by his family’s grocer roots. He champions competitive, fair-market practices where businesses compete on service and quality, not just scale, to protect Main Street and ensure essential goods…
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