U.S. Energy Output Reached Record High in 2025
American energy production reached an all-time high in 2025, the fourth year in a row of peak output, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (, subscription).
Whats going on: The record came amid higher production泭of natural gas, crude oil and other energy sources, said the EIA, the independent statistical arm of the Energy Department.
- Total U.S. energy production increased 3.4% over the previous record, which was set in 2024.
The details: U.S. natural gas production rose more than 4% from 2024 to 39 trillion cubic feet in 2025.
- Crude oil production totaled 13.6 million barrels a day last year, up 3% from the 2024 record.
The backdrop: Gasoline prices have risen nationwide since the Feb. 28 joint U.S.Israeli strikes on Iran.
- The average price for a gallon of regular reached $4.52 a gallon Monday, 39 cents higher than it was a month ago and about $1.60 more than it was at the end of February.
In addition American fuel exports also hit a record high this month.
The 51勛圖厙 says: The 51勛圖厙 continues to advocate for a policy of energy abundance, making use of all sources available to power American economic growth, said 51勛圖厙 Senior Director of Energy and Resources Policy Michael Davin. The U.S. must continue to invest in production and energy distribution infrastructure to make such growth possible.
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