Trump administration proposes slashing public input to accelerate oil and gas leasing

Published June 22, 2026 1:17pm ET | Updated June 22, 2026 4:14pm ET



The Trump administration has proposed dramatically cutting the amount of time the general public has to offer input on new oil and gas leases, slashing participation periods by more than half.

If approved, the proposed revision to the Interior Department’s oil and gas policy would significantly limit public comment on future leasing and favor developers looking to drill wells more quickly. 

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