Alex Kimani, a finance writer, investor, engineer, and researcher for Safehaven.com, reported on May 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT that the USGS has found significant oil and gas reserves in the Mowry Composite system spread across Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. Despite efforts by the Trump administration to expand drilling, oil industry executives are concerned about the impact of tariffs and low oil prices on stability. Analysts are warning that U.S. shale production may decline due to natural depletion and cost pressures.