U.S. Gulf Coast (USGC) crude oil exports declined by 870 Mb/d last week to 3.2 MMb/d (far right of chart below), placing volumes more than 600 Mb/d below the 2025 year-to-date (YTD) average. Export reductions were observed across all major USGC loading regions with the exception of Louisiana, whose flows were consistent with those of the prior week.
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USGC Crude Oil Exports Hit New Record High
Crude oil exports out of the U.S. Gulf Coast rose sharply for the week ended April 24, jumping to 5.8 MMb/d, the highest weekly volume observed by RBN.
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Crude Oil Exports Soar Above 5 MMb/d For Sixth Consecutive Week
U.S. Gulf Coast crude exports exceeded 5 MMb/d for the sixth consecutive week, averaging 5.2 MMb/d as global demand for U.S. barrels remained firmly intact despite modest week-over-week regional fluctuations.
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U.S. Crude Exports Soar Above 5 MMb/d to Highest Level Since 2023
U.S. Gulf Coast crude exports rose to 5 MMb/d (far right of graph below) for the week ended Friday, April 17, reaching their highest level since September 2023.
