Trump Administration Celebrates 'Historic Gains' in Energy Production and Lower Prices

Interior Secretary Touts Surge in Oil, Gas Output and Exports Under Trump's 'Energy Dominance' Push

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The White House marked the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's National Energy Dominance Council, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum touting higher energy production, lower gas prices, and increased exports as proof of "real savings" for Americans under the Trump administration. Burgum cited metrics showing the U.S. has accelerated past Biden-era data on oil and natural gas output, becoming the world's top LNG exporter, and driving down energy costs that impact household budgets.

Why it matters

Energy policy has emerged as a key political battleground, with the Trump administration framing its "energy dominance" push as crucial for affordability and economic growth, while environmental groups have criticized it as a fossil-fuel expansion that undermines climate goals. The data showcased by the White House is intended to bolster Trump's energy agenda and contrast it with the Biden era.

The details

According to the data, U.S. crude oil production reached a record 13.6 million barrels per day in 2025, the highest output of any country, compared to the Biden administration taking four years to climb from 11.3 million to 13.2 million barrels per day. Natural gas production also hit a record 110.1 billion cubic feet per day in November 2025, 8% above the Biden-era average and 4% above the previous record. The U.S. also widened its lead as the world's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, with average LNG exports rising to 15 billion cubic feet per day in 2025, up from 11 under Biden.

  • Trump signed an executive order creating the National Energy Dominance Council on Feb. 14, 2025.
  • U.S. crude oil production reached a record 13.6 million barrels per day in 2025.
  • Natural gas production hit a record 110.1 billion cubic feet per day in November 2025.
  • Average LNG exports rose to 15 billion cubic feet per day in 2025, up from 11 under the Biden administration.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who launched the National Energy Dominance Council.

Doug Burgum

The Interior Secretary and chair of the National Energy Dominance Council, who touted the energy production gains and lower prices under the Trump administration.

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What they’re saying

“Under the President's leadership and through the Council's relentless execution, we have delivered historic gains in energy production, affordability, and security.”

— Doug Burgum, Interior Secretary (Fox News Digital)

“Gasoline prices have fallen to some of the lowest levels in years, permitting has been streamlined, and American energy exports are surging. These achievements are not abstract, they mean real savings for families, farmers, and small businesses, and they are strengthening our position on the world stage.”

— Doug Burgum, Interior Secretary (Fox News Digital)

“As we mark this anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing American Energy Dominance and ensuring that our nation's energy abundance continues to power prosperity, security, and freedom for generations to come.”

— Doug Burgum, Interior Secretary (Fox News Digital)

The takeaway

The Trump administration's energy policy agenda, centered around the National Energy Dominance Council, has delivered tangible results in the form of record-high oil and gas production, surging exports, and lower energy prices that are intended to benefit American families, businesses, and the economy as a whole. However, this push has also drawn criticism from environmental groups concerned about its impact on climate goals.