Fossil fuels supply 86% of global energy despite record renewables

Key Points:

• In 2025, global energy consumption reached an all-time high, with fossil fuels—oil, natural gas, and coal—accounting for 86% of the total energy use despite significant growth in renewable energy sources.
• The U.S. maintained its position as the world's largest producer of oil and natural gas, with oil production hitting a record 21.1 million barrels per day, nearly matching the combined output of Saudi Arabia and Russia.
• The Trump administration emphasized expanding domestic oil and gas production as essential for lowering energy prices, enhancing national security, and supporting economic growth ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
• Renewed conflict with Iran and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy shipments, have heightened concerns about energy security and underscored the need for U.S. energy dominance.
• Experts and administration officials argue that the U.S. should continue increasing domestic energy production and refining capacity to reduce vulnerability to geopolitical disruptions and achieve true energy dominance.