US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves

By: Skip York, Rice University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 9, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Skip York, Rice University

As the Trump administration makes announcement after announcement about its efforts to promote the U.S. fossil fuel industry, the industry isn’t exactly jumping at new opportunities.

Some high-profile oil and gas industry leaders and organizations have objected to changes to long-standing government policy positions that give companies firm ground on which to make their plans.

And the financial picture around oil and gas drilling is moving …

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