Riley Exploration Permian, Inc.

29 East Reno Ave., Suite 500

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Phone: 405.415.8699

www.rileypermian.com

May 24, 2024

VIA EDGAR

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

Office of Energy & Transportation

100 F Street, NE

Washington, D.C. 20549

Attention: Anuja Majmudar

Re:    Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (the “Registrant”)

Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-279327

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is made to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-279327), filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on May 10, 2024 (the “Registration Statement”). We respectfully withdraw the request for acceleration of effectiveness of the Registration Statement pursuant to our letter dated May 23, 2024.

Sincerely,

Riley Permian Exploration, Inc.

By:	/s/ Philip Riley
	Philip Riley
	Chief Financial Officer

cc:    Beth di Santo, Esq., di Santo Law PLLC

Amy R. Curtis, Holland & Knight LLP

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