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U.S. energy secretary urges major rise in global oil output

Last updated: January 26, 2026 | Reading Time: 2 minutes
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that the world needs to more than double its oil production to bring more people out of energy poverty.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the world needs to more than double oil production, arguing that higher supply is critical to expanding access to reliable, affordable energy. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Wright framed the issue as an “energy poverty” challenge and suggested global oil demand will remain durable for decades.

Wright also discussed how policy and regulatory frameworks can affect energy investment and cross-border energy trade, including requirements tied to emissions monitoring and reporting. He pointed to the scale of today’s market as context for his remarks, noting that global supply is already above 100 million barrels per day and that the U.S. has expanded production and export capacity in recent years. For additional context on U.S. output trends, see Ranger’s updates on recent EIA production forecasts and record onshore production on federal lands.

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