# ANWR Oil Sale Falls Flat

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-06-05T22:39:48+00:00
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## Resource

ANWR’s latest oil lease sale flopped, bringing in just $3.7 million—far below expectations—with big oil companies largely absent. Only five plots, totaling 70,000 acres, saw bids, snagged by a state agency and a small firm. Industry insiders call it a disaster, especially compared to a recent North Slope sale that netted $164 million. With three more sales mandated by 2035 and environmental concerns mounting, the future of drilling in this fragile ecosystem remains uncertain—while the big money keeps looking elsewhere. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/98da3a12d01d770a

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