The White House marked the one-year anniversary of the National Energy Dominance Council on Saturday, touting significant gains in U.S. energy production and market performance compared with the previous administration.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and other officials pointed to data showing that energy production levels under President Donald Trump have surpassed records set during former President Joe Biden’s term. The administration highlighted growth in oil and natural gas output, expanded export capacity, and lower average gasoline prices as evidence of “historic gains” in the first year of Trump’s second term.
“Under the President’s leadership and through the Council’s relentless execution, we have delivered historic gains in energy production, affordability, and security,” Burgum, chair of the National Energy Dominance Council, told Fox News Digital.
“Gasoline prices have fallen to some of the lowest levels in years, permitting has been streamlined, and American energy exports are surging,” he added. “These achievements are not abstract, they mean real savings for families, farmers, and small businesses, and they are strengthening our position on the world stage.”
According to federal energy officials, domestic oil production has reached record levels, and natural gas output has increased significantly, supporting the administration’s goal of what it calls “energy dominance.” Lower energy costs for consumers and expanded liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports were cited as key achievements.
U.S. crude oil production reached a record high of 13.6 million barrels per day in 2025, according to the White House, making it the highest output of any country in the world. In comparison, it took the Biden administration four years for production to increase from 11.3 million to 13.2 million barrels per day— a figure that “Trump surpassed in months,” according to the White House.
On the natural gas front, the administration reported that the U.S. produced 110.1 billion cubic feet per day in November 2025, the highest level recorded since federal tracking began in 1973. Overall, production is approximately 8% above the Biden-era average and 4% above the previous record for U.S. natural gas production, based on the data, Fox reported.
“While the U.S. has also widened its lead as the world’s top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, with average LNG exports rising to 15 billion cubic feet per day in 2025, up from 11 under the Biden administration,” noted Fox.
The administration’s report also credits regulatory actions taken over the past year for reducing barriers to production and facilitating development across multiple energy sectors. Officials said these efforts have contributed to U.S. leadership in global energy markets.
Critics of the administration’s energy policy have expressed concerns that a shift away from renewable energy support and increased emphasis on fossil fuel production could hinder long-term sustainability goals, though the White House maintains that boosting domestic output benefits national security and economic stability.
On February 14, 2025, Trump signed an executive order to establish the National Energy Dominance Council. This council was tasked with reducing bureaucratic obstacles and coordinating across various agencies to enhance U.S. energy production. Its goals included accelerating the permitting process, expanding energy exports, and implementing a national strategy for “energy dominance.”
“As we mark this anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing American Energy Dominance and ensuring that our nation’s energy abundance continues to power prosperity, security, and freedom for generations to come,” Burgum added, per Fox.
Lowering prices through an expanded energy grid was crucial to the executive order establishing the council itself, said Fox. It called for “reliable and affordable energy production to drive down inflation, grow our economy, create good-paying jobs.”
Energy has become a crucial component in addressing affordability concerns that arose during the Biden administration, especially when inflation reached a 40-year high.
Lower energy costs can have a broad impact on the economy by reducing transportation and shipping expenses, as well as decreasing the energy bills that factories incur when producing goods, ranging from groceries to building materials.
