While global tensions tied to the Iran conflict continue to rattle energy markets, the Trump administration is doing something refreshingly uncommon in Washington: actually planning ahead.
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett confirmed that the administration is in active talks with oil companies and is considering measures to increase U.S. oil production — and not someday, not eventually, but “really soon.” A concept that, believe it or not, used to be standard when energy security actually mattered.
Hassett explained that officials are in constant communication with industry leaders, looking for ways to ramp up domestic output and offset the pressure on global supply chains. Because when international instability hits, relying on foreign oil suddenly doesn’t seem like such a brilliant strategy after all.
One key focus? Regulations.
According to Hassett, there are existing rules slowing down how quickly production can increase — the kind of bureaucratic roadblocks that tend to pile up over time while nobody’s paying attention. Now, the administration is reviewing those obstacles and figuring out how to clear the path for faster action.
In other words, instead of overcomplicating things, they’re asking a simple question: what’s stopping American energy from moving faster — and how do we fix it?
It’s a direct response to the strain caused by the Iran situation, which has already begun impacting energy supplies and raising concerns about long-term stability. And rather than waiting for markets to “figure it out,” the administration is stepping in to strengthen domestic production — a move that prioritizes control, stability, and, yes, common sense.
Because here’s the reality: when the U.S. produces more of its own energy, it doesn’t just stabilize prices — it strengthens national security and reduces dependence on volatile regions.
And as global uncertainty continues, that kind of leadership isn’t just helpful — it’s essential.