Under new agreement, federal government limits obstacles to oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic refuge

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 581

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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The federal government has agreed to permanently loosen rules for oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, according to a draft settlement agreement filed this week in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska.

Adam Gustafson, an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, said in a statement that the agreement “means more oil leasing, more domestic energy, and more independence from foreign sources of energy.”

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