Figures refer to inland demand as well as international aviation and marine bunkers and refinery fuel and loss. Data excludes consumption of biodiesel and biogasoline but includes derivatives of coal and natural gas are included.
The United States consumed ******million metric tons of oil in 2024. This represented a slight decrease in comparison to the previous year. Oil consumption in the United States reached a record low in 2020. Liquid fuels are the country's main energy source.
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