Trump: I will revoke offshore oil, gas drilling ban in vast areas on day one

(Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said he will revoke an offshore oil and gas drilling ban announced by outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden, in a press conference on Tuesday.



"Banning offshore drilling will not stand. I will reverse it immediately," Trump said. He added: "I will revoke offshore oil, gas drilling ban in vast areas on day one."

Republican Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

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