Trump loosens oil and gas methane rules

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President Donald Trump has loosened oil and gas methane rules as he seeks to bring down energy costs ahead of the midterm elections. The move comes amid voter anger over soaring oil costs linked in the description to his war on Iran; Trump has also touted energy companies’ fortunes during the war while campaigning for Republican candidates.

WHO: President Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump loosened oil and gas methane rules.

WHEN: Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The rules were loosened as Trump pushed to bring down energy costs ahead of the midterms.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Trump moves to loosen oil and gas methane rules · Oct 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM ET
Trump administration plans to weaken methane rules · Oct 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET

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