President Trump Proposes Methane Rule Rollback
President Trump proposed easing Biden-era methane limits on oil and gas producers.
October 28, 2026 · Updated Oct 28, 2:15am ET
HuffPostTrump Admin To End Rule Restricting Climate-Warming Emissions From Oil Drilling
The HillTrump announces proposal to loosen methane rules for oil and gas production
Epoch TimesTrump Announces EPA Roll Back of Biden-Era Emissions Restrictions on Oil and Gas Producers
The GuardianTrump says government to ‘terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules
ABC NewsTrump plans to loosen restrictions on methane emissions from oil drilling
Fox BusinessTrump announces end of Biden-era methane rule, citing $45B in savings
NBC NewsTrump says he’ll roll back Biden-era methane rules for oil and gas companies
Just the NewsTrump touts methane deregulation plan to help small operators 'crushed' by Biden
NPRTrump says he's ending restrictions on climate-warming methane from oil drilling
Washington Free BeaconTrump To Unveil Plan Curbing Oil Drilling Regulations in Action That Could Save Americans $45 Billion in Energy Costs
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What happened
President Trump proposed rolling back Biden
Joe Biden46th President of the United States (2021–2025)-era methane rules for oil and gas producers. His administration announced plans to loosen rules finalized in 2024 for oil and gas production. The Biden rule sought to cut methane leaks and other emissions, and it first applied federal standards nationwide to existing facilities. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and oil and gas operations are the largest industrial source. Trump announced the move at a Texas campaign rally after criticism over high fuel prices before the midterms. The administration said the rules burdened small operators, while environmental groups said weaker rules would increase pollution. The EPA said a 48-day public comment period would begin after publication.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets framed the rollback as a loss of pollution safeguards and company accountability, not mainly as consumer relief. The Guardian tied the move to a push for more drilling amid fuel-price criticism, and said industry support for methane rules hid efforts to weaken them.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets framed the rollback as economic relief and energy expansion, not mainly as an environmental setback. Fox Business led with the administration’s claim of $45 billion in savings for consumers and producers. The Epoch Times cited the EPA saying separate standards would make rules workable for marginal wells.
