U.S. crude exports hit a record 5.6 million barrels per day in May as Asian and European refiners sought alternatives to Middle East supplies.

U.S. crude exports hit a record 5.6 million barrels per day in May as Asian and European refiners sought alternatives to Middle East supplies.

EIA reports a 7.974M barrel drop in US crude stocks for the week ending May 29, 2026, nearly double analyst forecasts, as exports hit near-record highs.