Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas sector remains a crucial pillar of the state and Kingfisher County’s prosperity and is yet again the most significant source of tax revenue, according to a recent study.

The study, performed by RegionTrack, found the oil and natural gas industry contributed $55.7 billion to the state’s GDP in 2023, which accounts for 22% of all statewide economic activity.

The industry contributed a record $2.9 billion in total taxes in 2023.

These record receipts provided $230 million to the state’s Revenue Stabilization Fund for the first time.

Oil and natural gas also directly provided $146 million to school districts and an additional $177 million to county roads and bridges.

The sector also continues to generate household incomes across the state, employing over 200,000 workers with $31 billion in household earnings - or $1 in every $5 of total statewide income is generated by oil and natural gas.

On a local level, the industry provided $146 million for county road funds and $146 million for local school districts.

Kingfisher County school districts received $21 million in 2023, according to the study: • Cashion: $4,071,529 • Dover: • Hennessey: $4,845,578

• Kingfisher: $7,720,906

• Lomega: $1,287,337

• Okarche: $2,255,036 The report also highlights that the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas live and work here.

The industry provided more than $60 million in household income in Kingfi sher County, according to the report.

“As the key contributor and driver of job creation, tax revenue and household income, the industry continues to play a crucial role in shaping the state’s economic future,” said OERB Executive Director Mindy Stitt, a Dover native.

“Just as important, the people of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas are producing reliable, affordable, sustainable energy to make our modern life go.”

To view the full report, visit OERB.com.