
scottosan
Well-known member
Help me understand. How do we make up for the deficit in production if we export the same as we import. The math doesn’t jive
Consumption:
In 2021, the United States consumed an average of about 19.78 million barrels of petroleum per day
https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=33&t=6
Production:
In 2021, the United States produced an average of about 11.18 million barrels of petroleum per day
https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/us_oil.php
Imports:
In 2021, the United States imported about 8.47 million barrels per day
https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=727&t=6
Exports:
In 2021, the United States exported about 8.63 million b/d
Consumption:
In 2021, the United States consumed an average of about 19.78 million barrels of petroleum per day
https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=33&t=6
Production:
In 2021, the United States produced an average of about 11.18 million barrels of petroleum per day
https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/us_oil.php
Imports:
In 2021, the United States imported about 8.47 million barrels per day
https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=727&t=6
Exports:
In 2021, the United States exported about 8.63 million b/d