# Trump Plan to Increase Methane Emissions

> Trump's methane rollback could cost Americans $500 monthly in higher cooling costs.
- Title: Trump Plan to Increase Methane Emissions · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: Trump's methane rollback could cost Americans $500 monthly in higher cooling costs. Trump's plan to ease methane emissions limits may raise household cooling…
- Keywords: trump, methane, oil, emissions, federal government, energy policy, climate change, fuel prices, iran war, white house, cars, culture
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2299966/prepare-to-inhale-more-methane-under-trump-plan
- Author: Collin Woodard
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:21:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, methane, oil, emissions, federal government, energy policy, climate change, fuel prices, iran war, white house, cars, culture
## Methane Emissions Plan
Trump announced plans to increase methane oil and gas drilling emissions.
## Methane's Impact
Methane traps more heat than carbon dioxide and worsens breathing problems.
## Economic Rationale
White House claims methane rollback saves oil companies billions and unlocks 210 million barrels of oil.
## Limited Benefit
AP estimates 210 million barrels of oil equals only 10 days of U.S. consumption.
## Consumer Impact
Higher fuel prices could cost Americans $500 monthly for air conditioning.
## Environmental Concerns
Environmental groups warn methane rollback lets companies pollute without capturing emissions.
## Key takeaway

Trump's plan to ease methane emissions limits may raise household cooling costs by $500 monthly.