October 2026 Short-Term Energy Outlook Released
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration issued its October 2026 Short-Term Energy Outlook. The report covers annual production forecasts for crude oil, marketed natural gas, and natural gas liquids, with figures presented by Advisor Perspectives Charts.
For 2026, the outlook raised U.S. crude oil output to 13.87 million barrels per day, a 0.29% increase. Marketed natural gas was forecast at 123.528 billion cubic feet per day, up 0.46%, while natural gas liquids were projected at 7.87 million barrels per day, up 0.64%.
These revised U.S. production forecasts could influence energy investors, utilities, industrial consumers, and households that depend on fuel and power prices. Higher projected crude, natural gas, and NGL output may support greater supply availability, which could ease some cost pressures, though global demand, weather, infrastructure, and policy factors may still shape actual prices. Workers and communities tied to energy production could see varying effects as market conditions evolve.