# MRP 331:  Mineral Rights News May 2026

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Podcast: [The Mineral Rights Podcast: Mineral Rights | Royalties | Oil and Gas | Matt Sands](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mineral-rights-podcast-mineral-rights-royalties-oil-and-gas-matt-sands-1143529)
Published: 2026-05-07T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this month's news episode, we break down four major developments shaking up global energy markets in May 2026. From the UAE's sudden departure from OPEC to a widening gap between paper and physical oil prices, the episode covers what these fast-moving events mean for royalty owners who are trying to make sense of their income outlook. We also discuss the Trump administration's meeting with major oil executives, a temporary waiver of the century-old Jones Act, and what the latest rig count data tells us about where the industry is actually headed. As always, links to the articles coverd in this episode can be found in the show notes at mineralrightspodcast.com .

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