US oil exports surge amid Hormuz closure

The United States, which produced 13.58 million barrels per day in 2025, has seen a significant spike in its crude oil exports. Following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, US exports in April jumped to 4.9 million barrels per day, up from a baseline of roughly 4 million barrels per day. This surge comes as global oil markets face severe disruption from the blockade of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoint. The increased export volume highlights the US's role as a major global supplier attempting to offset the supply shock.