U.S. Treasury urges gas price cut for Independence Day

The article discusses the call by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Pruitt to gasoline merchants in the United States to lower prices, coinciding with the country's celebration of its 250th anniversary. He warned of government oversight of prices and the possibility of taking action if there is non-compliance, following a previous request from President Donald Trump to intervene to reduce fuel prices. The market faced disruptions as a result of these calls, amid consumer anxiety over rising prices, with the average price of a gallon of gasoline surpassing $5 for the first time.

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