TCT-PF-67E8DD84F8C4D773 · Energy
U.S. oil production exceeds Russia and Saudi Arabia combined
Claim summary
U.S. oil production exceeds Russia and Saudi Arabia combined
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April 23, 2026 in remarks at the White House
What the evidence shows
The comparison is supported when oil includes crude and other petroleum liquids. Using crude oil alone changes the result, so the definition matters.
PolitiFact rating: Mostly True. The tracker groups this as Mostly accurate.
Sources and attribution
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