And yeah, and what did Trump do upon entering office? Told them all to increase output, yes? And instead of laughing in Bidens face when he begged Saudi for more oil just before the mid-terms, they listened to Trump. Here, have a read. any questions, something you can't comprehend, just ask, maybe you'll get lucky and get a clue. Trump's approach has emphasized "energy dominance" and deregulation to boost U.S. production and lower costs. Here's what has been highlighted: Deregulation and rolling back restrictions — On day one of his second term, Trump declared a national energy emergency, ended certain Biden-era bans (e.g., on LNG exports), and proposed slashing dozens of regulations seen as burdensome to oil/gas producers. This included fast-tracking permits, easing environmental rules, and creating bodies like the National Energy Dominance Council. Supporters argue this encouraged more domestic drilling ("Drill, baby, drill"), increased supply, and put downward pressure on prices by signaling U.S. production ramps. Promoting higher U.S. output and infrastructure — Policies aimed at unleashing production, building pipelines/infrastructure faster, and prioritizing fossil fuels over renewables. The administration claims this led to record or near-record output in some areas, contributing to lower global oil prices (e.g., crude down ~20% in parts of 2025–2026). Diplomatic pressure on OPEC/Saudi Arabia — In his first term (2017–2021), Trump claimed he "jawboned" Saudi Arabia and other producers to increase output and keep prices low (e.g., crediting this for 2018 drops). Similar tactics or alliances have been referenced in recent rhetoric. Other levers — Potential use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (though not heavily tapped recently for price control), waivers (e.g., Jones Act discussions for domestic shipping), and broader "America First" energy strategies to reduce reliance on foreign oil. https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/10/gas-prices-hit-four-year-low-under-trump https://cloud.house.gov/posts/lower-gas-prices-arent-luck-trumps-energy-policies-are-fueling-american-independence https://www.energy.gov/state-american-energy-promises-made-promises-kept
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