Oil Prices Poised to Plunge in 2026 as Permian Boom Kicks In
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth and other oil executives warn U.S. crude output will hit a record 13.5 million barrels per day in 2025, likely triggering a price trough in 2026. The Permian Basin now supplies 40% of U.S. oil and is set to dominate future growth. The IEA projects a global surplus of up to 4 million barrels per day in 2026. Energy stocks have climbed, but analysts warn gains may reverse as oversupply builds.