The United States outperformed Saudi Arabia but briefly

The United States briefly surpassed Saudi Arabia this year as the world's largest oil exporter, the International Energy Agency announced Thursday.

"With oil prices down about 20% from a year ago, consumers will receive support," the IEA said in its monthly report.

"The shale boom has allowed the United States to move closer and surpass Saudi Arabia briefly as the world's largest oil exporter, after crude oil exports surpassed three million barrels per year. day".

Source: Reuters

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