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DOI Plans to Raise Oil and Gas Royalty Rates
February 21, 2012 | FuelFix.com

The Department of the Interior plans to raise royalty rates on oil and gas produced from federal land from 12.5% to 18.75%. Since oil and natural gas investments flow to where the most money can be made, the increased royalty could reduce domestic production.


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