Trump announces plan to loosen methane rules for oil and gas wells

President Trump announced plans to loosen methane regulations for the oil and gas sector during a rally in Lubbock, Texas, according to The Hill.

The proposed rule targets methane emissions from low-producing, high-emitting oil and gas wells, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens on that segment of the industry.

This announcement was made during the president's second campaign stop of the day in Texas, where he also supported Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

An administration official confirmed that the draft rule would roll back existing methane emission regulations, reflecting the administration's approach to energy and environmental policy.