Is it true that the reservation of oil and other minerals in PA includes natural gas?

In Pennsylvania, the reservation of oil and other minerals typically does include natural gas. This is because when mineral rights are reserved, they generally encompass all subsurface resources, which in many cases include natural gas, especially given the state's significant natural gas deposits.

In some leases, however, landowners may choose to specifically reserve certain rights or delineate what is included or excluded from the lease terms. Hence, although some might argue that it could depend on the lease or specific wording, the overarching principle is that natural gas is considered a mineral and thus included in the reservation unless otherwise specified.

The understanding that natural gas is covered when oil and minerals are reserved aligns with common practices regarding mineral rights and leasing in Pennsylvania and other states with similar laws. Therefore, the assertion that the reservation does not include natural gas is fundamentally incorrect.