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#offshore_drilling
2 events across 2 weeks
0
Damage
1
Hype
1
Noise
12.8
Avg Dmg
17.7
Avg Hype
WEEK 50
Dec 7 – 13
NOISE
2025-12-11
First Gulf of Mexico Oil Lease Sale Draws $279 Million in Bids
Policy Change
federal · moderate
Damage
10.6
Hype
9.2
WEEK 47
Nov 16 – 22
HYPE
2025-11-21
Trump Administration Approves Massive Offshore Oil Drilling Expansion
Policy Change
federal · broad
Damage
15.0
Hype
26.2