Key facts
- The US was the world's largest producer of crude oil and condensate in 2025, averaging 13.6 million barrels per day.
- When including natural gas liquids, US total liquids production reached 21.1 million barrels per day, significantly widening its lead over other nations.
- The US also remained the largest consumer of oil globally in 2025, with demand at 19.4 million barrels per day.
- The majority of global oil demand growth is now originating from non-OECD countries, especially in Asia.
- US shale production has been a key driver of increased crude oil and natural gas liquids output.
The United States maintained its position as the world's leading oil producer in 2025, a status reinforced by the latest Statistical Review of World Energy. This dominance is particularly pronounced when considering total liquids production, which includes natural gas liquids (NGLs), a category significantly boosted by the US shale boom. The US produced 13.6 million barrels per day of crude oil and condensate, and a substantially higher 21.1 million barrels per day of total liquids.
While the US leads in production, it also remains the largest consumer of oil, using 19.4 million barrels per day in 2025. This dual role highlights the nation's continued reliance on oil, even as global demand growth increasingly shifts towards non-OECD countries, especially in Asia. China, the second-largest consumer, accounted for the largest share of demand growth, alongside the US.
The data underscores the distinction between crude oil and total liquids measures. The broader total liquids category, which includes NGLs like ethane, propane, and butane, significantly inflates the US production figures compared to crude-only metrics. This comprehensive view is crucial for understanding the full scope of US energy output and its impact on global markets.