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Bessent warns gas stations 'we're watching' as Trump demands immediate price cuts

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned gasoline retailers that the Trump administration is "watching" pump prices and expects them to pass lower oil costs on to Americans.Speaking on "Fox & Friends," Bessent's comments came a day after President Donald Trump urged gas stations to lower prices to around $2.50 per gallon following a decline in crude oil prices."I would encourage them to be good actors, especially in the 250th anniversary, because we're watching," Bessent said Tuesday. TRUMP DECLARES FOOD SUPPLY EMERGENCY, SUSPENDS TARIFFS ON KEY FERTILIZER IMPORTSGas prices rose during the...