What was the US crude oil production level in April according to the EIA, and how does it compare to previous months and forecasts?

According to the EIA's monthly data released on June 30, US crude oil production in April reached a record high of 13.934 million barrels per day (bpd), surpassing March's 13.718 million bpd by 216,000 bpd. This April figure also exceeded the EIA’s June Short-Term Energy Outlook forecast for the *entire year* of 2026 — which projected an average of 13.7 million bpd — by more than 200,000 bpd.

Which US states drove the record April production, and what were their respective output levels?

The Permian Basin once again led the surge, with New Mexico setting a new monthly record of 2.37 million bpd, Texas increasing output to 5.83 million bpd — its highest since November — and North Dakota achieving its strongest production since November at 1.13 million bpd; together, these three states formed the core support for the national record.

EIA: US April Crude Oil Production Hits Record High

Jul 3, 2026

US crude oil production hit a record 13.934 million barrels per day in April per EIA data, driven by Permian Basin growth and high prices responding to geopolitical tensions.

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