Shale gas’ importance to Ohio’s economy is small and shrinking

By: Sean O’Leary

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 762

Last Updated: 2 days, 10 hours ago

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The level of hyperbole that pervades discussions of the shale gas industry’s role in Ohio’s economy has always been excessive. But recently, as the industry has pursued access to Ohio’s public lands for fracking and sought subsidies and regulatory favors, the claims have become absurd. It’s time for a regrounding in facts.

The oil and gas industry makes up just 0.7% of Ohio’s economy and it’s shrinking. After reaching a high of 0.92% …

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