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U.S. Tops Oil Export Charts, Europe, Asia Split Evenly

6/11/2026

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The United States treats energy exports as a strategic lever alongside military and dollar power.
U.S. crude and fuel shipments rose to 10.5 million barrels per day in May, making it the world’s largest oil exporter.
Rise follows February 2026 U.S.–Iran conflict that cut Saudi shipments and hampered Russian exports.
Europe took 47 % of U.S. oil exports in 2026 while Asia bought 46 % in May, up from about 37 % a year earlier.

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Story summary

The United States treats energy exports as a strategic lever alongside military and dollar power.
U.S. crude and fuel shipments rose to 10.5 million barrels per day in May, making it the world’s largest oil exporter.
Rise follows February 2026 U.S.–Iran conflict that cut Saudi shipments and hampered Russian exports.
Europe took 47 % of U.S. oil exports in 2026 while Asia bought 46 % in May, up from about 37 % a year earlier.