Pressure at the pump: Trump's efforts to lower petrol costs could rest on century-old law | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-08-07 05:13 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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A century-old US maritime law is generating new interest as President Donald Trump seeks to clamp down on rising petrol prices due to supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
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