The White House announced that 103 empty tankers are on their way to U.S. ports to load American crude oil, as the country steps up to address the global energy crisis. Among these vessels, 54 are very large crude carriers (VLCCs), each capable of transporting around 2 million barrels of crude oil. This move underscores the United States' role as a key player in the global oil market, with record-breaking energy production. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the United States is the world's largest crude oil producer, with a pre-war daily output of 13 million barrels. The country exports approximately 11 million barrels of oil per day while importing 8 million barrels, positioning it as a net exporter of oil.