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The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ second-quarter energy survey reports improved business conditions, despite a mixed outlook on oil prices and input costs.

A Dallas Fed survey update suggests few executives foresee a strong US production response, even with oil prices above $90/bbl.

Conflict‑driven price gains may be offset by higher costs, supply‑chain risks, and a limited appetite for new drilling activity.

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ fourth-quarter energy survey shows that oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty are curbing enthusiasm heading into the new year.

The leaders of US oil and gas companies in Texas and neighboring states cite regulatory uncertainty, tariffs, and volatile prices as drags on activity.

Tight oil and gas producers in the US are pulling back faster than expected as oil prices stagnate and produced water management constraints grow.

The EIA issued a new forecast for US oil production as a result of US President Donald Trump’s recently announced tariffs.

A 25% tariff on steel imported into the US has some US oil and gas companies nervous about future spending plans.

Operators remain cautiously optimistic in 2025, despite regulatory uncertainties.