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U.S. Energy Secretary touts oil production, downplays price concerns in Midland address
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Joseph Sweeney , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points Further details about the secretary's address and the current state of oil production are available from local news sources, including KMID ABC Big 2 and YourBasin. Energy Secretary recently spoke in Midland, addressing the current state of oil production.
The U.S. Energy Secretary recently spoke in Midland , addressing the current state of oil production. High gas prices and the Iran War were acknowledged, but the secretary focused on the positive trend of record-breaking oil production in the United States.
Despite challenges, the country continues to produce oil at unprecedented levels. The secretary's remarks downplayed concerns about gas prices, highlighting the success of the oil industry instead.
Further details about the secretary's address and the current state of oil production are available from local news sources, including KMID ABC Big 2 and YourBasin.
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Category: local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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