U.S. Shale Majors Cut Spending Despite Higher Oil Prices
By Irina Slav – Aug 17, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT U.S. shale producers are cutting spending, prioritizing debt reduction and shareholder returns despite higher oil prices. Production growth is slowing, with the EIA expecting output to rise just 200,000 bpd in 2026. With spending plans what they are, the rig addition rate may change. U.S. […]
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