U.S. crude exports advanced sharply last week, climbing by nearly 500 Mb/d to a five-week high of 4.6 MMb/d (far right of chart below). This volume exceeds the four-week moving average by 400 Mb/d and exceeds the 2025 year-to-date (YTD) average by nearly 800 Mb/d. Increased loadings from Houston, Beaumont, and Louisiana offset lower activity from Corpus Christi, maintaining the Gulf Coast’s strong export momentum.
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- Analyst Insight
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.
- Analyst Insight
Gulf Coast Crude Exports Hold Above 5 MMb/d for Fourth Straight Week
U.S. Gulf Coast crude exports continued to operate at exceptionally elevated levels last week, marking the fourth consecutive week with total exports averaging above 5 MMb/d (far right of chart below).
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Every Day I’m Shuffling – Changes at Houston, Corpus Christi Show How U.S. Crude Exports are Evolving
Houston and Corpus Christi dominate crude oil exports, but the balance between the two hot spots has been shifting in interesting ways recently. In Houston, Enterprise could extend its lead and in Corpus Christi, South Texas Gateway is fighting for the top spot after adding a new pipeline connection last fall.
