Texas Border Business
Texas Border Business
In a recent TRUTH Social postdated March 17, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced his directive to bolster the United States’ energy production by utilizing “beautiful, clean coal.” He attributed past energy policies to the influence of “Environmental Extremists, Lunatics, Radicals, and Thugs,” suggesting that these groups have hindered domestic energy initiatives. At the same time, nations like China have advanced by commissioning numerous coal-fired power plants.
President Trump’s original post:
“After years of being held captive by Environmental Extremists, Lunatics, Radicals, and Thugs, allowing other Countries, in particular China, to gain tremendous Economic advantage over us by opening up hundreds of all Coal Fire Power Plants, I am authorizing my Administration to immediately begin producing Energy with BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN COAL,” President Donald J. Trump
This announcement aligns with a series of executive actions taken by the Trump administration aimed at reshaping the nation’s energy landscape:
1. Declaring a National Energy Emergency: On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national energy emergency. This order emphasized the need for a reliable and diversified energy supply to support various sectors, including manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and defense. The declaration aimed to address high energy prices and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources by expanding domestic energy infrastructure and production.
2. Unleashing American Energy: Concurrent with the emergency declaration, another executive order titled “Unleashing American Energy” was issued. This order sought to remove regulatory barriers impeding domestic energy production, thereby promoting economic growth and strengthening national security through energy independence.
3. Establishment of the National Energy Dominance Council: On February 14, 2025, an executive order furthered the administration’s commitment to energy expansion. This council is tasked with coordinating federal efforts to maximize the development and utilization of the nation’s energy resources and ensure that energy policies align with the goal of achieving energy dominance.
These initiatives collectively highlight a strategic realignment toward enhancing fossil fuel production, particularly coal, to pursue energy self-sufficiency and economic competitiveness. The administration’s stance reflects a more significant objective of recalibration of environmental regulations and prioritization of traditional energy sources, positioning the United States to assert greater control over its energy future.
However, this policy direction has elicited diverse reactions. Proponents argue that revitalizing coal production will stimulate job creation, reduce energy costs, and fortify national security by diminishing dependence on foreign energy. Conversely, environmental advocates express concern over potential setbacks in climate change mitigation efforts and the environmental implications of increased fossil fuel consumption.
As the administration advances its energy agenda, the nation stands at a crossroads, balancing economic ambitions with environmental stewardship. The outcomes of these policy shifts will significantly influence the United States energy landscape and its role in global environmental initiatives in the years to come.
Gasoline Prices: Historical Highs and Current Averages
As of March 17, 2025, the national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.078 per gallon. In Texas, the average is slightly lower, at $2.653 per gallon.
The highest recorded national average for regular unleaded gasoline was $5.016 per gallon, reached on June 14, 2022.
In Texas, the highest recorded average price for regular unleaded gasoline on June 15, 2022, was $4.695 per gallon.
As of February 2025, the average price for all types of gasoline in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area was $2.844 per gallon.
These figures illustrate the fluctuations in gasoline prices over recent years, which have been influenced by various factors, including global oil prices, geopolitical events, and domestic energy policies. Source: AAA Fuel Prices
