The author argues that the economic benefits of low gasoline prices for the U.S. economy have fallen substantially since the reemergence of America as a major oil producer. The old rule-of thumb that a 10% fall in the oil price raises inflation-adjusted U.S. GDP by 0.2% is too large—the impact on economic activity should be closer to zero, and may even be negative if consumption grows slowly. The reasons for this change are straightforward, if underappreciated: (i) the value of oil production accounts for a larger share of the U.S. economy; and (ii) consumers are not spending the windfall like they used to because of higher debt levels, limited access to credit, slow wage rowth, and an older population.

Oil and gas producing countries in the Middle East are among those with the highest reliance on oil and gas for their economic performance. In 2023, Saudi Arabia attributed **** of its GDP to oil and gas industry activity. Of the five countries with the highest oil and gas share in GDP, **** were in the Middle East. By comparison, despite being the world’s largest oil producer, the oil and gas industry in the United States accounted for only ***** percent of total GDP. The role of oil and gas in Saudi Arabia The oil and gas industry is the single most significant contributor to the economy of Saudi Arabia. The country is home to the largest conventional oil field in the world, the Ghawar Field, and oil production reaches around ************ barrels per day. Oil and gas exports are the country’s main means of income. Due to a lower domestic demand than its closest producing competitors, the U.S. and Russia, Saudi Arabia has remained the country with the highest value of oil exports. In 2023, oil exports brought in over *********** U.S. dollars. GDP growth amid a stagnating oil market Oil prices and as such oil demand are the greatest determinant for the industry’s financial contributions. In 2024, a sluggish world oil market dampened prices for most of the second half of the year. This will likely be reflected in the fiscal year performance of major oil and gas entities such as Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Aramco and also impact GDP growth projections.

United States US: Oil Rents: % of GDP data was reported at 0.051 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.049 % for 2015. United States US: Oil Rents: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 0.404 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2016, with 46 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.031 % in 1980 and a record low of 0.049 % in 2015. United States US: Oil Rents: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Land Use, Protected Areas and National Wealth. Oil rents are the difference between the value of crude oil production at regional prices and total costs of production.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on sources and methods described in 'The Changing Wealth of Nations 2018: Building a Sustainable Future' (Lange et al 2018).; Weighted average;

U.S. Crude Oil Imports

https://www.googleapis.com/download/storage/v1/b/kaggle-user-content/o/inbox%2F8734253%2Fa7802f9fbe1ee0095b2940d3b0fdccd9%2Fcrude-oil-banner.png?generation=1714313995249268&alt=media" alt=""> Background: Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. It is a fossil fuel that is refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel, and various forms of petrochemicals. The United States imports crude oil from various countries to supplement its domestic production.

Dataset Description

This dataset provides detailed information about U.S. crude oil imports by month for every year from 2009 to 2024. The data includes the country of origin, the U.S. port of entry, the name of the oil company, the type of crude oil, and the volume imported (in thousands of barrels).

File Structure

The dataset is provided in a CSV format with the following columns:

Potential Use Cases

This dataset can be used for various purposes, including: 1. Analyzing U.S. crude oil import patterns: The data can help identify the major countries exporting crude oil to the United States, the most common grades of crude oil imported, and the primary ports of entry. 2. Investigating the impact of crude oil imports on the U.S. economy: By combining this data with other economic indicators, researchers can explore the relationship between crude oil imports and various aspects of the U.S. economy, such as GDP, employment, and inflation. 3. Optimizing supply chain management: Oil companies and refineries can use this data to better understand their supply chains and make informed decisions about sourcing, transportation, and storage of crude oil. 4. Forecasting future trends: By analyzing historical import data, researchers can develop models to forecast future trends in U.S. crude oil imports, which can help inform policy decisions and business strategies. 5. Environmental impact assessment: The data can be used to estimate the environmental impact of crude oil imports, such as the carbon footprint associated with transportation and refining processes.

Overall, this dataset provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. crude oil imports for January 2009, offering valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals interested in the energy sector and its impact on the U.S. economy.

Credits

• This data was sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
• Image credits: ProGas LLC, Forbes Advisor

Key information about United States Crude Oil: Production

• United States Crude Oil: Production was reported at 13,208.219 Barrel/Day th in Dec 2024
• This records an increase from the previous number of 12,934.556 Barrel/Day th for Dec 2023
• US Crude Oil: Production data is updated yearly, averaging 7,171.122 Barrel/Day th from Dec 1960 to 2024, with 65 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 13,208.219 Barrel/Day th in 2024 and a record low of 4,999.727 Barrel/Day th in 2008
• US Crude Oil: Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Energy Sector – Table RB.OPEC.CO: Crude Oil Production: Yearly

The value added by the U.S. oil and gas extraction industry amounted to 257.03 billion U.S dollars in 2023. This was a notable decrease from the previous year, but an increase compared to before 2021 which saw a decline in oil product demand due to pandemic-induced lockdowns. Energy supply fears in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war as well as a return to pre-pandemic level economic activity are partly responsible for the increase in value added noted in 2022. The close connection between 'value added' and crude oil prices The term 'value added' here refers to the difference between the industry's gross output and the cost of production. In the oil and gas industry, the annual value added is majorly influenced by the impact of world market developments on crude oil prices. As these prices underlay market speculation they are especially volatile. For example, the peak in value added recorded in 2022 comes as domestic first purchase prices for crude oil in the U.S. saw a major increase to over 90 U.S. dollars per barrel, benefiting producers in the country. In 2023, the price was nearly 76 U.S. dollars per barrel. Oil and gas industry's contributions to U.S. GDP Producing sectors have historically been a major contributor to the country's gross domestic product. However, as technological advancements have strengthened the service industry, the role of producing sectors declined. In 2023, mining (which includes oil and gas extraction) contributed 380.9 billion U.S. dollars to U.S. coffers. This made it the third smallest contributing just sector ahead of utilities and agriculture.

Graph and download economic data for Real Gross Domestic Product: Oil and Gas Extraction (211) in the United States (USOILGASRGSP) from 1997 to 2024 about extraction, mining, oil, gas, GSP, private industries, private, real, industry, GDP, and USA.

United States GDP Nowcast: saar: YoY: Contribution: Energy: Petroleum Supply: Crude Oil: Exports data was reported at 1.376 % in 01 Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.264 % for 24 Nov 2025. United States GDP Nowcast: saar: YoY: Contribution: Energy: Petroleum Supply: Crude Oil: Exports data is updated weekly, averaging 2.560 % from Jan 2019 (Median) to 01 Dec 2025, with 361 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.658 % in 10 Aug 2020 and a record low of 1.169 % in 10 Mar 2025. United States GDP Nowcast: saar: YoY: Contribution: Energy: Petroleum Supply: Crude Oil: Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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Some analysts and economists recently warned that the United States economy faces a much higher risk of recession should the price of oil rise to $100 per barrel or more. In February 2008, spot crude oil prices closed above $100 per barrel for the first time ever, and since then they have climbed even higher. Meanwhile, according to some surveys of economists, it is highly probable that a recession began in the United States in late 2007 or early 2008. Although the findings in this paper are consistent with the view that the United States economy has become much less sensitive to large changes in oil prices, a simple forecasting exercise using Hamilton's model augmented with the first principal component of 85 macroeconomic variables reveals that a permanent increase in the price of crude oil to $150 per barrel by the end of 2008 could have a significant negative effect on the growth rate of real gross domestic product in the short run. Moreover, the model also predicts that such an increase in oil prices would produce much higher overall and core inflation rates in 2009 than most policymakers expect.

United States Crude Oil Supply: Annual: Imports data was reported at 7,969.000 1000 Barrel/Day in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,850.000 1000 Barrel/Day for 2016. United States Crude Oil Supply: Annual: Imports data is updated yearly, averaging 1,211.500 1000 Barrel/Day from Dec 1910 (Median) to 2017, with 104 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,126.000 1000 Barrel/Day in 2005 and a record low of 2.000 1000 Barrel/Day in 1910. United States Crude Oil Supply: Annual: Imports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB017: Petroleum Overview: by Product.

We document a sizable effect of oil price fluctuations on US banking variables by estimating an SVAR with sign restrictions as in Baumeister and Hamilton (2019). We find that oil market shocks that lead to a contraction in world economic activity unambiguously lower the amount of bank credit to the US economy, tend to decrease US banks' net worth, and tend to increase the US credit spread. The effects can be strong and long-lasting, or more modest and short-lived, depending on the source of the oil price fluctuations. The effects are stronger for smaller and lower leveraged banks.

Crude Oil Imports in the United States increased to 1046 Thousand Barrels in November 21 from -614 Thousand Barrels in the previous week. This dataset provides - United States Crude Oil Imports- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

United States Crude Oil Disposition: Annual: Refinery Inputs data was reported at 16,590.000 1000 Barrel/Day in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 16,187.000 1000 Barrel/Day for 2016. United States Crude Oil Disposition: Annual: Refinery Inputs data is updated yearly, averaging 14,602.000 1000 Barrel/Day from Dec 1973 (Median) to 2017, with 45 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,590.000 1000 Barrel/Day in 2017 and a record low of 11,685.000 1000 Barrel/Day in 1983. United States Crude Oil Disposition: Annual: Refinery Inputs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB017: Petroleum Overview: by Product.

The USA: Revenue minus production cost of oil, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2021 is 0.61 percent, an increase from 0.19 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 2.69 percent, based on data from 181 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 1970 to 2021 is 0.64 percent. The minimum value, 0.01 percent, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 3.15 percent was recorded in 1980.

Weekly Crude Oil Production in the United States decreased to 13814 Thousand Barrels Per Day in November 21 from 13834 Thousand Barrels Per Day in the previous week. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Weekly Crude Oil Production.

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United States US: Production Index: Crude Oil: % Change over Previous Period data was reported at 3.854 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -3.629 % for 2016. United States US: Production Index: Crude Oil: % Change over Previous Period data is updated yearly, averaging 1.942 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.900 % in 2014 and a record low of -3.703 % in 2005. United States US: Production Index: Crude Oil: % Change over Previous Period data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.IMF.IFS: Production Index: Annual.

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