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EPA Proposes 72-Hour Gas Flaring Extension, Could Save $2.5 Billion

4/11/2026

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U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a proposal to extend the natural gas flaring window from 24 to 72 hours, potentially saving $2.5 billion over 15 years.
He spoke at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to discuss balancing environmental protection and economic growth.
Recent inflation data show energy prices up 10.9% and gas prices up 21.2%.
Zeldin criticized Senator Chuck Schumer's inflation chart, arguing that past inflation rates were higher.

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U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a proposal to extend the natural gas flaring window from 24 to 72 hours, potentially saving $2.5 billion over 15 years.
He spoke at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to discuss balancing environmental protection and economic growth.
Recent inflation data show energy prices up 10.9% and gas prices up 21.2%.
Zeldin criticized Senator Chuck Schumer's inflation chart, arguing that past inflation rates were higher.