Of course, the United States already produces more oil and exports more natural gas than any other nation, but the president’s opening words — and subsequent plans to declare a national energy emergency — underscore his intent to push his executive powers to the limit to boost fossil fuels.

President Donald Trump said on Monday he will declare a national energy emergency aimed at boosting US oil and gas production, and lowering costs for US consumers.The emergency declaration is just one of many actions Trump was expected to take on Monday and in the coming days to bolster the US oil,