In this April 24, 2015, filephoto, a worker empties oilfield wastewater from a tank truck into storage tanks on Carl and Justin Johnson's ranch near Crossroads, N.M. Labor shortages, supply problems and volatile prices have made oil companies cautious about new drilling even as U.S. politicians push for increased production. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
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Ukraine war ups pressure for US oil; industry faces hurdles
Obstacles to more U.S. oil are surmountable, according to analysts, yet will take months to work through