India, July 14 -- A crude oil pipeline near Santa Barbara, California, has been restarted after staying closed for 11 years. The pipeline had been shut down since 2015 after a major oil spill caused by a pipeline rupture. The Trump administration ordered the pipeline to reopen in March 2026 during concerns over oil supplies after the war involving Iran.

The pipeline is owned by Sable Offshore, a Texas-based energy company. The move is part of President Donald Trump's plan to increase U.S. oil production under his "drill, baby, drill" energy policy. The decision has triggered strong protests from local residents, environmental groups, and California officials, according to The New York Times. Several lawsuits have also been filed against ...