Trump has delivered huge wins for American energy in his first four months

When President Trump returned to the White House, he immediately set out to reverse the devastating energy policies of Joe Biden. 

Undoing Biden’s damage alone would have been a tremendous service to the country. But true to form, Trump went even further, setting in motion an American energy renaissance unlike anything we’ve seen before.

In just four months, President Trump delivered the strongest, most successful energy agenda in modern American history. By making energy affordability, abundance and independence the priority again, he is proving that energy is the backbone of our economy, security and way of life.

One of Trump’s major victories came with the repeal of Biden’s destructive natural gas tax. Under Biden, Americans faced a stealth tax on natural gas that increased costs for heating, electricity and manufacturing. With nearly half the nation’s electricity powered by natural gas, it was a tax that hurt working families, seniors and small businesses. 

Natural gas prices were trending upward, increasing the cost to heat and power millions of homes. Thanks to Trump’s leadership and the work of strong allies in Congress, that punitive tax is now officially repealed, lifting a heavy burden off the American people.

Trump also wasted no time addressing Biden’s reckless “pause” on liquified natural gas exports. That so-called “pause” was more than bad policy — it was a direct threat to American jobs, economic growth, and global security. Trump reversed it immediately. 

Additionally, major projects for shipping liquefied gas are now moving forward, strengthening America’s economy and giving our allies a reliable alternative to purchase their gas from us instead of hostile powers such as Russia. American liquefied natural gas is again a force for prosperity and freedom around the world. 

Recognizing that a nation rich in resources must be allowed to access them, Trump jumpstarted oil and gas production by expanding leasing on federal lands and waters. His administration is unlocking American energy potential previously off-limits under Biden’s endless restrictions. Offshore areas are now open again for responsible exploration.

In conjunction, Trump overhauled the permitting process that Biden had bogged down, leaving projects in a bureaucratic swamp. Emergency procedures put in place by the Trump administration are speeding up approvals, making it easier for producers to bring oil and gas to market and ensuring that American families benefit from lower energy prices. 

More congressional work is needed on this front, but already common-sense leadership has restored momentum to America’s energy sector.

And for the record, gas this week is 42 cents cheaper per gallon than it was at this exact same time last year.

Unlike the radical left, Trump understands that coal remains an essential part of America’s energy mix. He acted decisively to reinvigorate the coal industry, amending prior executive orders to restore coal’s rightful place in powering the nation. 

Coal is responsible for powering more than 16 percent of American homes, in addition to being the critical element needed for the production of steel. America’s beautiful and clean coal is no longer maligned but celebrated as a vital resource that supports jobs, provides affordable power, and strengthens our electrical grid. 

Trump also ended the wasteful climate bureaucracy that flourished under Biden. On his first day, he dismantled Biden’s Civilian Climate Corps — a taxpayer-funded boondoggle that prioritized political activism over real work. 

He also eliminated redundant federal climate offices that duplicated efforts and drained resources away from real priorities. Under Trump, Washington’s focus is back where it belongs: on growing the economy, creating jobs and strengthening America’s future. 

The centerpiece of Trump’s first 100 days was his bold declaration of a National Energy Emergency. It was a powerful recognition that America’s security and prosperity demand urgent action. 

Under Biden, Americans suffered the highest gas prices in history and crippling inflation, both driven by failed energy policies. Trump put the full power of the federal government behind restoring energy independence.

The results are undeniable: Gas prices are down. Inflation is easing. American energy workers are back on the job. Investment is pouring back into the energy sector. And the U.S. stands once again as a leader on the global energy stage.

In just four months, Trump has delivered what many thought impossible: a revitalized, energized and liberated American energy economy. No president has ever achieved a faster or more decisive turnaround.

The best part? This is only the beginning.

Larry Behrens is an energy expert and communications director for Power The Future.