The United States has the largest oil refinery throughput in the world. In 2024, refineries in the U.S. handled over million barrels of crude oil every day. When compared to 1990, this represented an increase of roughly ***percent. By comparison, daily throughput in Chinese refineries increased from **** million in 1990 to **** million in 2024.
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Energy Institute. (June 25, 2025). Crude oil refinery throughput worldwide in 1990 and 2024, by major country (in 1,000 barrels per day) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/273583/oil-refinery-throughput-worldwide-by-country/
Energy Institute. "Crude oil refinery throughput worldwide in 1990 and 2024, by major country (in 1,000 barrels per day)." Chart. June 25, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/273583/oil-refinery-throughput-worldwide-by-country/
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Crude oil refinery throughput worldwide in 1990 and 2024, by major country (in 1,000 barrels per day) [Graph], Energy Institute, June 25, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/273583/oil-refinery-throughput-worldwide-by-country/