Unleashing an American Energy Boom

A commentary argues the United States has ample oil, natural gas, and other energy resources, while stressing that high gas and diesel prices still hurt consumers and the cost of freight. The piece links some recent price pressures to strikes against Iran, but frames long-term relief as a permitting and regulatory issue. It cites the Trump-era Department of Energy saying a “burdensome federal permitting process undermines America’s competitiveness and national security,” while pledging more efficient permitting through Chris Wright’s leadership. It also points to a White House meeting with oil executives, noting refineries running near capacity and executives reportedly unwilling to build new processing facilities. The argument adds that refinery projects are multi-year and policy stability matters.