Trump admin’s first oil and gas-lease sales nets nearly $40 million for U.S. coffers

The Interior Department announced Thursday that in the first three months of 2025, the federal government brought in nearly $40 million in revenue from oil and gas lease sales on public land.

The development proves the worth of President Donald Trump’s vision to unleash American energy dominance, a top official said.

"This quarter’s lease sales demonstrate Interior’s unwavering commitment to fostering American Energy Dominance, and we are grateful to those who produce energy on federal...