Written on: July 13, 2026
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail
The United States is now exporting, on average, more than 2 million barrels (84 million gallons) of propane each day to global markets – the highest amount since the Energy Information Administration began tracking data.
May and June 2026 were the two strongest months for propane exports on record. Exports averaged more than 2.2 million barrels (92 million gallons) per day during the last week of May alone, a record daily amount. Increased exports of American propane have coincided with the ongoing war in Iran, which has impacted the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the global hydrocarbon market. The top destinations for U.S. propane are Japan, China, Mexico, and South Korea.
America is the world’s leading producer and supplier of propane, ensuring plentiful energy for domestic and foreign markets alike. As the ongoing instability in the Middle East demonstrates, there is tremendous economic and national security benefits to having such a robust and resilient domestically-sourced supply of clean and affordable propane.
For more information, contact NPGA’s Senior Director of State Advocacy & Affairs, Jacob Peterson at jpeterson@npga.org.
