Fact-check · Sep 9, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Our country is producing more oil and gas today than ever before. Now listen to this. More than Russia and Saudi Arabia combined.”
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What the record shows
US crude oil + natural gas production (combined energy output) reached record highs in 2023–2024. EIA data shows US crude oil production ~13.3 million barrels/day (2023, highest on record) and natural gas ~33 trillion cubic feet/year (2023, near record). Russia and Saudi Arabia combined produce less crude oil than the US alone; combined oil+gas comparison requires unit conversion but US total energy output exceeds both combined. However, 'today' (exact current date) vs. recent peak requires real-time EIA data.
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