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Live updates: Trump pushes for lower oil prices; US adds fewer jobs than expected

The Hill · Jul 2, 2026, 1:04 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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As the 60-day deal with Iran reaches the two-week point, President Trump is pushing for oil prices to drop faster. "Just as I promised, Oil Prices are plummeting FAST, and Gas Prices at the pump are dropping too, but not as fast as they should be," he posted to Truth Social on Wednesday night. Brent

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