API: New poll shows swing state voters back policies boosting U.S. oil, gas production

(WO) — The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released new battleground state polling conducted by Morning Consult demonstrating widespread support for policies that encourage domestic oil and natural gas production and limit reliance on foreign sources.

The poll shows inflation remains a top concern for voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and an overwhelming majority oppose vehicle mandates. As Congress continues to debate bipartisan permitting reform legislation, voters in battleground states expressed strong support for reforms to streamline the approval process for energy infrastructure projects. 

With less than 100 days until Election Day, API is urging policymakers on both sides of the aisle to support commonsense energy policies, including those outlined in API’s Five Point Policy Roadmap to unleash America’s energy security and help reduce inflation.

“The U.S. continues to be a global leader in energy production, but the American people recognize that our leaders in Washington must advance an agenda to grow our nation’s energy advantage for decades to come,” Mike Sommers, API president and CEO, said. “With geopolitical tensions rising and inflation remaining a top concern, we need policies that reinforce the role of American energy on the world stage and support access to the affordable, reliable energy consumers need.” 

The poll conducted by Morning Consult found: 

• Over 90% of voters are concerned about inflation. (AZ: 94% GA: 93% MI 94% NV: 94% NC: 92% PA: 91% WI: 91%)
• 80% of voters agree that producing more oil and natural gas in the U.S. could help lower energy and utility costs for American consumers. (AZ: 83% GA: 88% MI: 84% NV: 86% NC: 85% PA: 83% WI: 80%)
• A majority of voters oppose government mandates that restrict consumer choice, including banning new gasoline, diesel and hybrid vehicles. (AZ: 69% GA: 76% MI: 80% NV: 75% NC: 75% PA: 77% WI: 78%)
• About 80% of voters support fixing our broken permitting system to streamline the process of approving energy infrastructure projects. (AZ: 79% GA: 81% MI: 82% NV: 81% NC: 80% PA: 84% WI: 80%)
• Over 80% of voters agree producing oil and natural gas here in America helps make our country more secure against foreign adversaries. (AZ: 89% GA: 91% MI: 87% NV: 85% NC: 88% PA: 86% WI: 87%)
• More than 80% support leveraging America’s domestic resources rather than relying on other regions of the world. (AZ: 85% GA: 89% MI: 86% NV: 82% NC: 82% PA: 86% WI: 84%)