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The State of U.S. Oil & Gas with Todd Staples – President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association
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- American Railroading Podcast
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- Jul 24, 2026
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- 3814
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Summary
Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA). Together they discuss the current state of the U.S. oil and gas industries; oil and gas pricing, how it is determined and by whom; the reason gas prices fluctuate state to state; the short-term and potential long-term impacts the closing of the Strait of Hormuz will have on the U.S. oil and gas industries due to the war in Iran; the reason why oil prices have increased, but not as high as projected; the very important role the rail industry plays in the oil & gas supply chain; the growth of both U.S. oil and LNG exports, how that helps U.S. allies and the potential impact on the rail industry; and much more! Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading! You can find this episode and more on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at www.AmericanRailroading.net , and watch our YouTube Channel at the link below. Welcome aboard! KEY POINTS: The American Railroading Podcast is now ranked in the Top 5% of all podcasts in the world! Don shared how he met 4-time Super Bowl Champion and Army veteran who served and was severely injured in the war in Vietnam, Rocky Bleier of the Pittsburgh Steelers at the recent Boots for Troops, Boots and Suits Gala in Houston, TX where Rocky was the Keynote Speaker. Prior to becoming President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, Mr. Staples served in public service for many years including as a City Councilman, a Texas State Representative for District 11, a Texas State Senator for District 3, and as the 11th Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. The Texas Oil & Gas Commission is a statewide trad…