
America Leads Oil Output, Gas Prices Climb on Global Market Dynamics
Despite the U.S. being the world's top oil producer, gas prices have risen to about $3.79 a gallon because global oil prices set the pace and U.S. refineries are mostly configured for heavier crude. The U.S. both exports roughly 11 million barrels per day and imports about 8 million, so the domestic price of fuel tracks international markets; diesel has topped $5 per gallon and jet fuel costs are lifting airline fares as a result.












