‘Stay out of the way’: Oil states urge Biden to uncork U.S. drilling instead of turning to OPEC

[mystery-ak]

‘Stay out of the way’: Oil states urge Biden to uncork U.S. drilling instead of turning to OPEC

Gov. Abbott insists 'Texas can do this'

 By Valerie Richardson Thursday, August 12, 2021

Republican leaders in oil-and-gas states want President Biden to get behind domestic producers instead of pleading with foreign governments to pump more crude as the administration seeks to counter surging fuel prices.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott advised the White House to “stay out of the way” after the administration announced Wednesday that it would ask OPEC and leading non-OPEC oil producers to boost their output in a bid to drive down world prices.

“Dear White House,” Mr. Abbott tweeted Wednesday. “Texas can do this. Our producers can easily produce that oil if your administration will just stay out of the way. Allow American workers — not OPEC — [to] produce the oil that can reduce the price of gasoline.”

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[libertybele]

China Joe needs to not only get out of the way but step down!

[Free Vulcan]

I LOVE how Abbott pulled the same card on Biden that Biden did on DeSantis.

That's how you fight these worthless commie bastards.

[libertybele]

I LOVE how Abbott pulled the same card on Biden that Biden did on DeSantis.

That's how you fight these worthless commie bastards.

We need more governors like Abbott and DeSantis.  Aren't there any other governors willing to fight???

[IsailedawayfromFR]

We need more governors like Abbott and DeSantis.  Aren't there any other governors willing to fight???

Sadly, there are more who capitulate in order to get federal funds than to stand up for principle.

[Smokin Joe]

Gov Burgum of ND:

Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 05:30 pm

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum issued the following statement today in response to the Biden administration’s statement suggesting OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) increase oil production to offset high fuel prices.

“This is another glaring example of the Biden administration’s failed and misguided energy policies, including issuing executive orders restricting U.S. energy production and transportation, putting up red tape and creating regulatory roadblocks,” Burgum said. “Instead of urging foreign nations to boost oil output to reduce U.S. gasoline prices, the administration should be encouraging and supporting states like North Dakota to increase oil production to pre-pandemic levels to reduce our reliance on foreign energy sources. We can and should be selling energy to our friends and allies, not buying it from nations that oppose U.S. interests. The White House’s call for OPEC to ‘do more’ to support global recovery and reduce the price at the pump is wrong for American workers, consumers and our nation’s energy security.”

“We have the resources, the skill and the drive to usher in a new era of U.S. energy independence, and the administration should focus on supporting America instead of looking overseas and increasing our dependence on others,” Burgum continued. “And anyone who cares about the global environment should be insisting that the U.S. produce its own energy, since we produce energy cleaner and safer here than anywhere else. Mr. President, please, let us do what we do best – fuel and feed the world.”

https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/burgum-statement-biden-administrations-call-opec-increase-oil-production-amid-high-gas-prices