Washington, July 13 -- The United States recorded its highest-ever crude oil production in 2025 and is expected to increase output further over the next two years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The EIA said U.S. crude oil production, including lease condensate, averaged a record 13.6 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2025, surpassing the previous U.S. and global production record of 13.2 million b/d set in 2024.

"Crude oil production in the United States, including lease condensate, averaged a record-high 13.6 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2025, breaking the previous U.S. and global production record of 13.2 million b/d set in 2024," according to the EIA report.

The report said the United States remai...