Fact-check · Sep 12, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We've unleashed our vast energy resources to make America the number one supplier of oil and natural gas on Earth, We're, bigger than Saudi Arabia now Saudi Arabia and Russia combined”
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What the record shows
US is world's largest oil producer (EIA, 2023) but not largest exporter of oil; largest LNG exporter. Combined oil+gas production does not exceed Saudi Arabia + Russia combined as of 2024 (EIA International Energy Statistics).
From: President Trump Delivers Remarks to U.S. Embassy Personnel and Business Leaders
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