US moves to reverse Biden rule that limited Alaska oil and gas activity

Department of the Interior trying to undo leasing restrictions in 13 million acres in National Petroleum Reserve

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.Photo: AP/SCANPIX
Published 2 June 2025, 17:52Updated 3 June 2025, 06:58
United StatesAlaskaUS Department of the InteriorDoug BurgumJoe Biden