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How much oil is consumed in the United States?

The United States consumed an average of about 20 million barrels of oil per day in 2020. This equates to about 7.3 billion barrels of oil per year. The majority of this oil is used for transportation, with the rest being used for electricity generation, industry, and other purposes. The United States is the world's largest consumer of oil, and its consumption has a significant impact on global oil markets.

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