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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)President Donald Trump talks with Valero Chief Executive Officer and President Lane Riggs, second from right, while Tallgrass Energy President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Sheehy, far left, Repsol Chief Executive Officer Josu Jon Imaz, second from left, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Continental Resources Harold Hamm, far right, look on during a meeting in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)President Donald Trump listens to Sec. of State Marco Rubio speak during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ExxonMobil Darren Woods greets President Donald Trump, not pictured, with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, seated left, and Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marathon Petroleum Maryann Mannen, seated right, during a meeting in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Harold Hamm, founder and chairman of Continental Resources, speaks during a meeting with President Donald Trump and oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)