EIA sees US oil output and power demand both hitting records

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects domestic crude oil production to reach a fourth straight annual record in 2026, averaging 13.9 million barrels per day, and rise to 14.3 million in 2027. Brent crude is forecast to average $97 a barrel in 2026 before easing to $86 in 2027; U.S. diesel and gasoline prices are projected to average $5.03 and $3.73 per gallon, respectively, in 2027. Separately, U.S. electricity demand is forecast to set records in both 2026 and 2027, reaching 4,306 billion kilowatt-hours and 4,370 billion kilowatt-hours, driven largely by AI data centers and the increased use of electricity for heating and transportation. The EIA also expects renewables’ share of generation to grow to 28% by 2027, while coal’s share falls to 15%; natural gas and nuclear are projected to provide 39% and 18%, respectively.






