Trump says US will terminate Biden methane emissions rules

Former US President Donald Trump announced at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, that his administration will “terminate” the Biden‑era regulations that require oil and gas companies to curb large methane leaks.

Speaking to supporters on Tuesday evening, Trump claimed the move would save consumers and energy producers €45 billion and unlock 210 million barrels of oil, which he said is equivalent to about ten days of US petroleum consumption.

He described the existing rules as “expensive and unnecessary” and said they had “crippled” small oil and gas operators, driving up prices. The termination of the rules is presented as a measure to lower costs for households and the energy sector.

The announcement was made during a campaign rally, with Trump asserting that ending the regulations would benefit both the public and the industry.

Source: The Guardian. Photo: Thomas Parker / Pexels.