Petroleum consumption in the U.S. 1985-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 30, 2024

The United States consumed 20.2 million barrels of petroleum and petroleum products per day in 2023. This figure represents an increase compared to the previous two years. Overall, petroleum use in the U.S. grew within the period of consideration.

Petroleum consumption in the United States in selected years from 1985 to 2023 (in 1,000 barrels per day)

CharacteristicPetroleum consumption in 1,000 barrels daily
2023 20,247
2022 20,009
2021 19,890
2020 18,187
2019 20,542
2018 20,512
2017 19,951
2016 19,680
2015 19,394
2010 19,180
2005 20,802
2000 19,700
1995 17,724
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April 2024

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Survey time period

1985 to 2023

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Figures calculated by Statista, adding up the EIA's Monthly Energy Review values for petroleum consumption of the residential, commercial, industrial, transportation, and electric power sectors.

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