Washington DC, June 1 -- The United States recorded its highest-ever energy exports in 2025, reinforcing its position as a major player in global energy markets even as it continued to import significant volumes of petroleum, according to an analysis released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The EIA said total U.S. energy exports reached a record 31 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, marking a 2 per cent increase over the previous record set in 2024. At the same time, energy imports declined by 5 per cent to 21 quads.

As a result, net energy exports climbed to a record 11 quads, around 20 per cent higher than the previous peak recorded a year earlier.

Data showed U.S. total primary energy trade from ...