How much oil does the United States produce and use?

In 2009, the United States produced 11% of the world’s oil and consumed 22%. The rapidly changing global cultural and economic landscape combined with the need and demand for oil production means that drilling in the U.S. is here to stay. In fact, with the ever-fluctuating price of fossil fuels and the instability in the Middle East, many Americans are calling for greater expansion domestically.