The United States is a major exporter of petroleum products.

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Many countries that were self-sufficient during much of their early economic growth have become net importers of petroleum during the past several decades and continue to become increasingly dependent on foreign sources. The United States, which was almost completely self-sufficient until 1942, became a major importer by 1950, and between 1973 and 2011 increased its dependency from 36 percent to over 66 percent of its annual requirements.

The United States Is a Major Exporter of Petroleum Products