Energy and Environment

Battle over Michigan oil pipeline takes on new urgency amid rising gas prices

By Sarah Bedford

Published March 23, 2022 9:15am ET

Add Washington Examiner on Google

Battle over Michigan oil pipeline takes on new urgency amid rising gas prices — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in response to a water main break north of Detroit, leaving thousands under a boil water advisory. | (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan’s Democratic leaders, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, are quietly continuing a legal battle to shut down a major oil pipeline — even as the rise in gas prices increasingly complicates the politics of the fight.

The dispute over Line 5, an oil and natural gas pipeline running between Michigan and Canada, has dragged on for years, with Whitmer moving unsuccessfully last year to order the pipeline to cease operations.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Canada Gas Prices Gretchen Whitmer Keystone XL Pipeline Michigan