In May, the U.S. exported
a record 10.5 million barrels per day of crude and refined fuels, surpassing
Russia at 7 million and Saudi Arabia at 5.9 million, according to Vortexa data.
President Trump celebrated the milestone, linking it to his policies, though critics highlight national gas prices at $4.08 per gallon and question the long-term picture amid low inventories and market volatility.