US approves royalty rate hike in major oil and gas leasing overhaul

Washington confirms sweeping changes to leasing regulations on public lands

New rules: US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland
New rules: US Interior Secretary Deb HaalandPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
Published 12 April 2024, 17:20Updated 12 April 2024, 17:51
Joe BidenUS Bureau of Land ManagementUS Department of InteriorDeb HaalandAmericas