UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: June 28, 2018

(Date of earliest event reported)

Royale Energy, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	000-55912	81-4596368
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1870 Cordell Court, Suite 210

El Cajon, California 92020

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(619) 383-6600

 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01.          Other Events

On June 28, 2018, Royale Energy, Inc., issued the attached press release regarding a pending acquisition of producing properties and reserves in Southern California.

Item 9.01.          Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)          Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ROYALE ENERGY, INC.
Date: June 28, 2018	By:	/s/ Stephen M. Hosmer
	Name:	Stephen M. Hosmer, Chief Financial Officer