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US NEC Director Hassett says high gas prices are a short-term thing; adds inflation is under control

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NEC Director Hassett characterized high gas prices as temporary, affirmed inflation is under control, and confirmed President Trump is not advising the Federal Reserve.

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Prices of refined products still high. Doing everything to get prices down. Spoke to Trump last night, he is not giving the Fed advice. Says US to see impact of future prices right now.

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