# shale drillers are expected to follow President Donald Trump’s call for higher oil production.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Hartford Courant*

## Key points

- U.S. shale drillers are incentivized to increase output due to a 72% surge in oil prices.
- Production increases will first come from drilled-but-uncompleted wells, known as DUCs.
- The lead time to bring new shale wells online can be up to nine months.
- Industry consolidation means fewer small producers will rapidly respond to price spikes.
- Exxon and Chevron are seen as most likely among majors to boost Permian Basin output.

**Companies:** Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp., Continental Resources Inc.
**Countries:** United States, Israel, Iran

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