Vice President JD Vance announces oil refinery expansions.
Hugh Hewitt
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
By Hugh Hewitt, Townhall.com
Vice President JD Vance shared a significant announcement regarding oil refinery expansions during a recent address. He emphasized the importance of the oil and gas industry in Texas and how the Trump administration is working to boost production and lower energy prices for American families. Vance highlighted the use of the Defense Production Act to expand a refinery in Tyler, Texas, which will produce millions of gallons of commercial grade and military spec fuel, in addition to its current output. This expansion is expected to lead to lower costs for consumers, a more reliable energy supply, enhanced national defense, and the creation of hundreds of new jobs in Smith County.