No Inflation Data Means No Penalty Hikes in 2026
Published Date: 7/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) is keeping civil penalty amounts the same in 2026 because inflation data wasn’t available. This means companies that deal with oil and gas royalties won’t see any penalty increases this year. The decision follows government rules and keeps the 2025 penalty rates active starting July 22, 2026.
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No Penalty Increases for 2026
ONRR will keep the 2025 civil monetary penalty (CMP) amounts in place for calendar year 2026, effective July 22, 2026. Companies subject to penalties under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act will not see inflation-based increases; the retained maximum CMPs are $1,562 (30 CFR 1241.52(a)(2)), $15,628 (30 CFR 1241.52(b)), $31,252 (30 CFR 1241.60(b)(1)), and $78,134 (30 CFR 1241.60(b)(2)).
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