U.S. Oil Production Surges to Record Levels in 2025

The United States became the world's largest oil producer in 2025, surpassing any country's previous record. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, national production averaged a record 13.6 million barrels per day (bpd), up 3% from the previous year.

Texas led the country with 5.75 million bpd in 2025, accounting for 42.3% of national production. New Mexico ranked second at 2.24 million bpd, or 16.5%. The Permian Basin, shared by Texas and New Mexico, accounted for 48% of all U.S. crude output.

The Gulf Coast supplied 73.7% of U.S. crude, while the East Coast produced just 0.4%, despite being home to more than a third of Americans. This concentration is relatively recent, with U.S. output nearly tripling since 2008.