United States on track for record crude oil production in 2026

Proof: EIA Today in Energy reports: 13.8 million.

Key number: 13.8 million

Impact: The official print can affect the relevant central bank's rate expectations, local funding conditions, and global equity risk appetite.

Watch next: Compare subsequent EIA production measurements and its next Short-Term Energy Outlook with the 2026 forecast. The forecast remains subject to revision.