Chart Of The Day: Soaring Energy Exports Amplify Pricing Pressure
2026-05-19·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
US energy exports are soaring thanks to the war in the Middle East.
The MoneyShow Chart of the Day shows the four-week moving average of US crude oil exports. They’ve been surging lately, hitting 5.37 million barrels per day in the most recent week from 3.76 million in the same week a year earlier.
As more crude oil and refined products flow overseas versus stay in the domestic market, the price of energy products here at home will rise.
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By Mike Larson
US energy exports are soaring thanks to the war in the Middle East. While that’s boosting energy sector profits - and stock prices - it’s also increasing price pressures here at home.
