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Advisor Perspectives Charts6.53K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(4min)CommentsSummaryThe December 2025 STEO shows an increase in the forecast for U.S. crude oil production compared to the November 2025 outlook.The forecast for U.S.-marketed natural gas production has also seen an upward revision in the December 2025 STEO.Natural Gas Plant Liquids (NGLs) production is also expected to increase, with the December 2025 STEO showing a rise in forecasts. Leonid Ikan/iStock via Getty Images Originally published on December 9, 2025 By Jennifer Nash The U.S.
Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), providing forecasts for energy markets. This article presents the annual production outlooks for crude oil, natural gas, and naturalThis article was written byAdvisor Perspectives Charts6.53K FollowersFollowAdvisor Perspectives is a leading interactive publisher for Registered Investment Advisors. Our AP Charts & Analysis portion of our website analyzes economic and market trends.Quick InsightsHow have U.S. crude oil production forecasts changed for 2025 and 2026?The 2025 crude oil forecast increased by 0.1% to 13.61 MMBpd, while the 2026 forecast declined by -0.3% to 13.53 MMBpd, indicating modest growth followed by a slight contraction.What are the projected growth rates for U.S. natural gas and NGL production through 2026?Natural gas production is expected to grow 4.6% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026; NGLs are projected to rise 5.5% in 2025 and 2.3% in 2026.Which ETFs are highlighted as key vehicles for energy infrastructure exposure?The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) are identified as primary vehicles to capture growth in U.S. energy infrastructure.Recommended For You