Inflation Reduction Act spurs US oil and gas

New law requires US Department of the Interior to continue holding oil and gas lease sales onshore and offshore

Signing up: US President Joe Biden (right), with Senator Joe Manchin (left) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (centre) at the signing of The Inflation Reduction Act. — Signing up: US President Joe Biden (right), with Senator Joe Manchin (left) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (centre) at the signing of The Inflation Reduction Act.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX

Mark Passwaters

Houston

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Published 22 August 2022, 19:35Updated 23 August 2022, 16:17