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Trump's Fossil Fuel Push Faces Major Opposition

12/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces significant challenges to his push to promote the U.S. fossil fuel industry.
Key oil and gas leaders resist changes to policies, complicating investment decisions.
Oil prices have declined from 2022 through late 2025, reducing drilling appeal.
Offshore drilling proposals off the East and West coasts face unconfirmed reserves and heavy preparatory work.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta oppose new offshore drilling, while local governments and environmental groups plan legal opposition.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces significant challenges to his push to promote the U.S. fossil fuel industry.
Key oil and gas leaders resist changes to policies, complicating investment decisions.
Oil prices have declined from 2022 through late 2025, reducing drilling appeal.
Offshore drilling proposals off the East and West coasts face unconfirmed reserves and heavy preparatory work.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta oppose new offshore drilling, while local governments and environmental groups plan legal opposition.