Trump Administration Retreats on Push for Atlantic Oil Drilling

Trump Administration Retreats on Push for Atlantic Oil Drilling

The Trump administration is ruling out selling offshore oil and gas leases along the US East Coast, after its initial plan for auctioning them drew alarm from Republican strongholds in the Southeast.

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Trump administration retreats from plan to open Atlantic offshore oil drilling

The Trump administration is ruling out plans to auction offshore oil and gas leases along the U.S. East Coast, scaling back its proposed five-year leasing program after opposition from coastal states and environmental groups.

Trump Administration Backs Off Bid for Atlantic Oil Drilling

The Trump administration is ruling out selling offshore oil and gas leases along the US East Coast, after its initial plan for auctioning them drew alarm from Republican strongholds in the Southeast.

Trump administration halts plans for Atlantic oil drilling leases

The Trump administration has scrapped plans to sell offshore Atlantic oil and gas leases, along the US East Coast, following concerns.