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Trump Push To 'Drill, Baby, Drill' May Hit Industry Roadblock

US President Donald Trump seeks to increase US oil production under his administration -- such as at this refinery in Detroit, Michigan -- but he may face challenges outside of his control (Credit: AFP)

President Donald Trump wants to boost US oil production, pledging to bring costs down as he returned to office this week -- but analysts warn his efforts could be hampered by the industry itself.

Taking aim at an "inflation crisis" which he said was driven by rising energy prices, Trump vowed: "Today I will also declare a national energy emergency. We will drill, baby, drill."

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