Trump rolls back methane rules for US oil and gas industry

US President Donald Trump announced plans to roll back methane emission regulations introduced under the Biden administration, aiming to lower energy costs ahead of the midterm elections. The move is linked to rising oil prices and the US war with Iran.

• Trump is rolling back methane emission regulations to save $45 billion
• Methane is the second-largest contributor to global warming after CO₂
• The US is the world's largest source of methane emissions from oil and gas
• The EPA estimates the rollback could save $45 billion
• Methane remains in the atmosphere for 7–12 years, compared to hundreds of years for CO₂