The U.S. is a big oil exporter. So why does it import most of the oil it consumes?

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· March 22, 2026 at 12:04 PM

The U.S. is a big oil exporter. So why does it import most of the oil it consumes? March 22, 20268:04 AM ET Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday

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