Oil, Gas Groups Sue BLM to Block Increased Federal Drilling Fees / Latest / By mark Under new U.S. Bureau of Land Management rules, royalty rates will jump to 16.67% from 12.5% and minimum lease bonds will increase to $150,000 from $10,000, which industry groups say will deter future oil and gas development. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Related