WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Bureau of Land Management generated more than $4.1 billion in total receipts from oil and gas lease sales held in the second quarter of 2026 -in line with the Trump administration'sEnergy Dominance initiative. These revenues reflect an ongoing focus on unleashing domestic energy, supporting job growth, and promoting efficient, streamlined permitting and leasing processes.
"This quarter's totals generated more revenue than the entire four-yearsof the Biden administrationand it shows how we can use public lands to their fullest potential," saidBLM Director Steve Pearce. "These successful sales demo...