U.S. Energy Information Administration logo
Skip to sub-navigation
This page has no sub-navigation. Skip to page content.

Today in Energy More Today in Energy

Posted August 17, 2026

Waterborne shipments from the U.S. Gulf Coast increased in April and May ›

Tanker and barge shipments for the U.S. Gulf Coast to the West Coast (Jan 2021-May 2026)

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Petroleum Supply Monthly

Waterborne shipments of crude oil and petroleum products from the U.S. Gulf Coast (PADD 3) to the West Coast (PADD 5) more than quadrupled year-on-year in April and May following a waiver that permitted a broader group of ships to travel between U.S. ports. Shipments from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the East Coast (PADD 1) also increased.

More ›

Previously in Today in Energy

Energy Education