EIA: US petroleum exports hit record 13.6 mb/d in April

EIA reported that total US petroleum exports reached a record 13.6 million barrels per day in April 2026, about 15% above the March record. Crude made up 5.6 million barrels per day of that total, and the prior crude export record was set in December 2023. The data show US barrels filling export demand while Gulf supply was constrained.

• Total petroleum exports 13.6 million bpd in April
• About 15% above the March record
• Crude exports 5.6 million bpd
• Prior crude export record set in December 2023