What was the U.S. crude production level in March, and how did output in Texas and New Mexico compare month-over-month?

U.S. crude production was largely steady in March at 13.7 million barrels per day. Texas crude production fell to 5.78 million bpd — a four-month low — while New Mexico’s output remained steady at 2.31 million bpd.

How did U.S. natural gas production change in March compared to February and December, and what were the key state-level trends?

U.S. gross natural gas production rose to 135.52 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in March from 134.63 bcfd in February, but remained below the record 136.01 bcfd set in December. In Texas, monthly output rose by 0.8% to a record 38.68 bcfd in March — slightly above the prior high of 38.66 bcfd in December 2025 — while Pennsylvania’s output fell by 0.5% to 21.29 bcfd, down from its December 2021 monthly record of 21.87 bcfd.

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