U.S. petroleum exports hit record 13.6 million barrels per day in April

U.S. crude oil and refined product exports surged to 13.6 million barrels per day in April, a 15% jump from March's previous record, driven by supply disruptions in the Middle East that boosted global demand for American fuel.

First covered Jul 8, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article

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5h EIA Today in Energy U.S. exports of crude oil and petroleum products reached record in April — U.S. petroleum exports reached a record in April as disruptions to international crude oil and refined product flows through the Strait of Hormuz increased…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-08 (#9)

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