EXHIBIT 23.8

SPROUSE & ANDERSON, L.L.P.

515 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 1212

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

512-476-0717

512-476-0462 (fax)

CONSENT OF

SPROUSE & ANDERSON, L.L.P.

         We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Royale Energy, Inc., on Form S-8, of our report dated April 6, 2007, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Royale Energy, Inc., for the year ended December 31, 2006, and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus which is part of this Registration Statement.

SPROUSE & ANDERSON, L.L.P.

June 29, 2007