Tensions have been rising between the oil and gas industry and Native American nations in Oklahoma since a June decision by the Supreme Court which proclaimed much of eastern Oklahoma to be tribal land. Now, the Seminole Nation has sent letters to oil and gas companies in the state, notifying them that they are subject to taxes in the tribes “jurisdictional area”, reports The Oklahoman.
“They really believe they can tax oil and gas. Of course that’s not our position. We think that’s reckless and unauthorized and it’s not going to stand,” said Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt.