LAFAYETTE, La. — Gov. Jeff Landry signed a sweeping package of energy legislation Tuesday aimed at reducing energy costs, strengthening landowner rights, and encouraging new oil and gas production across Louisiana.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed several bills Tuesday to "unleash coastal energy production" by cutting oil severance taxes and providing "equal treatment for all energy sources."
President Donald Trump is cautioning against oil price hikes and urging his administration to increase domestic oil production in the wake of the U.S. attack on Iran over the weekend.
Oil prices continue to plunge on Monday afternoon following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, significantly reducing geopolitical risk premiums. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for August delivery fell as much as 5.1% to $65.02 per barrel during early trading…