US Oil Production Peaked at a Record 13.6 Million Barrels Per Day in 2025 as the Shale Revolution's Growth Engine Finally Slows
The EIA reports US crude oil production hit an all-time high of 13.6 million barrels per day in 2025 but forecasts a slight decline to 13.5 million in 2026 as shale consolidation and a global supply glut reshape the energy landscape.