"DRILL, BABY, DRILL" WORKED: U.S. oil hits all-time high as Trump dismantles Biden’s war on fossil fuels
By willowt // 2025-08-21
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  • Under President Trump, U.S. oil production reached historic highs, reversing Biden-era constraints and deregulating the industry to drive energy dominance. Gasoline prices are forecast to drop below $3 per gallon in 2025.
  • Trump’s administration swiftly deregulated the energy sector, reversing Biden’s climate agenda—exiting the Paris Accord, reviving Keystone XL, lifting LNG export bans and proposing EPA rollbacks—200 actions in 200 days, doubling his first-term pace.
  • Biden’s policies—blocking ANWR drilling, canceling Keystone XL, pausing LNG exports and imposing EV mandates—hampered U.S. production, forcing reliance on high global prices rather than strategic policy.
  • Trump’s policies counter globalist "net-zero" mandates, prioritizing U.S. energy security over climate dogma. Critics warn carbon taxes and EV mandates jeopardize affordability and sovereignty, benefitting foreign adversaries like China.
  • Legal challenges, congressional action and public opinion will determine if America sustains energy independence or surrenders to globalist controls. Trump’s success hinges on defending deregulation and resisting climate-industrial complex pressures.
U.S. oil output hits all-time highs under President Donald Trump’s pro-energy policies, defying Biden-era constraints. The Trump administration reverses Biden’s climate agenda at unprecedented speed, prioritizing domestic energy dominance. Gasoline prices are now forecasted to drop below $3 per gallon next year, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The shift marks a dramatic reversal from the Biden era, when production was driven not by policy but by high global oil prices—often exceeding $60 per barrel, a testament to the administration’s aggressive deregulation and pro-drilling stance. "Drill, baby, drill is working," declared the Committee to Unleash Prosperity in an August report, noting that Trump’s policies have tripled U.S. output in 15 years through advances in fracking and horizontal drilling. The stakes extend beyond economics. Trump’s energy revival is a direct rebuttal to the globalist push for "net-zero" emissions, which critics argue would cripple the U.S. economy while enriching foreign adversaries like China. "This isn’t just about cheap gas—it’s about national security," said Alex Stevens, communications director for the Institute for Energy Research. "Biden’s first act was killing Keystone XL. Trump’s first act was declaring energy a national priority."

The 200-day blitz: How Trump outpaced his first term

Trump’s second-term energy offensive has moved faster than his first, with 200 deregulatory actions logged in just 200 days—double the pace of his initial presidency. Key moves include:
  • Day 1 executive orders: Reversed Biden’s climate declarations, exited the Paris Accord (again) and froze offshore wind projects.
  • Keystone XL revival: Undid Biden’s 2021 cancellation, accelerating pipeline construction to transport Canadian crude to U.S. refineries.
  • LNG export surge: Lifted Biden’s pause on liquefied natural gas permits, with the Department of Energy approving multiple export terminals.
  • EPA overhaul: Proposed repealing the Obama-era "endangerment finding"—the legal foundation for vehicle emissions rules—while targeting 31 Biden-era regulations.
  • Congressional backing: Republicans passed bills to block fracking bans and end methane fees on oil producers, with more legislation pending.
The American Energy Alliance (AEA), which tracked Biden’s 250 anti-energy actions, now documents Trump’s 200 pro-energy countermeasures—from lease sales in Alaska’s ANWR to rolling back EV mandates. "Biden spent four years making energy harder to produce. Trump spent six months making it impossible to stop," Stevens said. Yet challenges loom. Environmental groups and blue-state attorneys general are gearing up for litigation, particularly over the EPA’s proposed repeals. "The next 200 days will be about defending these actions in court," Stevens predicted.

The Biden contrast: How climate policies backfired

Biden’s energy legacy was defined by restriction, not production. His administration:
  • Canceled Keystone XL on Day 1, costing thousands of jobs and billions in potential revenue.
  • Blocked ANWR drilling, reversing Trump-era leases in Alaska’s petroleum-rich regions.
  • Paused LNG exports, stranding U.S. gas while Europe faced shortages.
  • Imposed methane fees, penalizing producers for routine operations.
  • Pushed EV mandates, forcing automakers to shift away from gas-powered vehicles despite consumer resistance.
The result? U.S. production grew despite Biden, not because of him, driven by high prices and private-sector resilience. "Biden’s policies were a tax on American energy," said Dan Kish, senior vice president at the Institute for Energy Research. "Trump removed the tax—and the market responded." Now, with Trump’s deregulation, the EIA forecasts:
  • Gasoline under $3/gallon by 2026 (down 20 cents from 2025).
  • Natural gas prices rising (due to export demand), but still lower than under Biden’s inflationary pressures.
  • Coal exports declining (down 10% in 2025) as global markets shift—but domestic production remains steady.

The globalist gambit: Why energy freedom matters

Trump’s energy policies clash with the World Economic Forum’s "Great Reset" and the Paris Climate Accord’s net-zero goals, both of which demand drastic reductions in fossil fuel use. Critics argue these agendas prioritize globalist control over American sovereignty, with policies like:
  • Carbon taxes that inflate energy costs.
  • EV mandates that force consumers into expensive, less reliable vehicles.
  • "Climate reparations" that redirect U.S. wealth to foreign nations.
"The climate industrial complex wants to make energy scarce and expensive," said Steve Milloy, a former Trump EPA transition team member. "Trump’s plan is the opposite: abundant, affordable energy that powers the economy without apology." Yet the fight isn’t over. The EPA’s proposed repeals—including the endangerment finding—will face fierce legal challenges from environmental groups. And while Trump’s policies have unleashed production, long-term success depends on sustaining deregulation and resisting globalist pressure to reimpose climate restrictions.

The road ahead: Can America stay energy independent?

The next phase of Trump’s energy agenda hinges on three key battles:
  1. Legal defense: Courts will decide the fate of EPA rollbacks, LNG permits and pipeline approvals.
  2. Congressional support: Republicans must hold their majority to block Democratic attempts to reinstate climate rules.
  3. Public opinion: With gas prices falling, Americans may reject Biden-style energy rationing—but media narratives and climate activism could sway voters.
For now, the data is clear: Trump’s policies work. Production is up, prices are down and America is reclaiming its role as the world’s energy superpower. Whether this revival lasts depends on whether the American people demand energy freedom—or surrender to the globalist vision of scarcity and control.

The stakes couldn’t be higher

The 2024 election wasn’t just a choice between two presidents—it was a referendum on America’s energy future. Under Biden, the U.S. inched toward European-style energy austerity, with skyrocketing costs and reliance on foreign supply chains. Under Trump, the nation has reasserted its dominance, proving that pro-growth policies—not climate dogma—deliver prosperity. As the legal and political battles rage, one question remains: Will America stay the course toward energy independence, or will the globalists regain the upper hand? The answer will shape not just the economy, but the very fabric of American freedom. Sources for this article include: ClimateDepot.com EIA.gov JustTheNews.com
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