{"id":4832,"date":"2026-07-13T07:36:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T02:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=4832"},"modified":"2026-07-13T07:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T02:36:49","slug":"fossil-fuels-supply-86-of-global-energy-despite-record-renewables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=4832","title":{"rendered":"Fossil fuels supply 86% of global energy despite record renewables"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"beyondwords-wrapper\" data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"beyondwords-wrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"label-bg\">NEW<\/span>You can now listen to Fox News articles!\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">The world consumed more energy than ever before in 2025, with fossil fuels still supplying the vast majority of global energy despite record growth in renewable power, according to a new report.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">The findings come as President <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6555873\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Donald Trump<\/a> pushes to expand U.S. oil and gas production, arguing domestic energy is key to lowering prices, strengthening national security and boosting economic growth.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6555874\" href=\"https:\/\/www.energyinst.org\/statistical-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Energy Institute&#8217;s 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy<\/a> found oil, natural gas and coal accounted for 86% of global energy use last year, underscoring that despite years of investment in wind and solar power, the world continues to rely overwhelmingly on fossil fuels to power homes, businesses, transportation and industry.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Overall, the world consumed more energy than at any point on record.<\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/343\/192\/donald-trump-american-flag.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/686\/384\/donald-trump-american-flag.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" 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https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1440\/810\/donald-trump-american-flag.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1200\/675\/donald-trump-american-flag.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"president donald trump fake swinging a golf club in front of an american flag blurred out in the background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>President Donald Trump has made increasing U.S. oil and natural gas production a cornerstone of his economic agenda.<\/span> <span>(Roberto Schmidt\/AFP\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6555875\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/gas-surge-tied-iran-conflict-hits-swing-states-testing-trumps-low-price-pitch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GAS SURGE TIED TO IRAN CONFLICT HITS SWING STATES, TESTING TRUMP\u2019S LOW-PRICE PITCH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The findings align with the Trump administration&#8217;s argument that expanding domestic oil and gas production is critical to lowering energy costs, strengthening U.S. energy security and fueling economic growth ahead of next year&#8217;s midterm elections, where both parties are expected to make the economy and inflation central campaign issues \u2014 but for very different reasons.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">America&#8217;s dominant position in global energy markets was on full display in the report \u2014 and Trump is taking a victory lap.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;Even left-wing studies are finding that President Trump\u2019s energy dominance agenda has been undeniably successful in unleashing reliable, affordable, and secure energy,&#8221; White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;Thanks to the President, U.S. oil, natural gas, and coal production has increased \u2013 which benefits American families and businesses by lowering prices, creating jobs, and strengthening our energy security,&#8221; she added. &#8220;America has abundant resources\u2014President Trump is unleashing them.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6555876\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/why-strait-hormuz-matters-trump-issues-fresh-ultimatum-iran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>WHY THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MATTERS AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH ULTIMATUM TO IRAN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">U.S. oil production reached a record 21.1 million barrels a day in 2025, nearly matching the combined output of Saudi Arabia and Russia. The U.S. also remained the world&#8217;s largest natural gas producer and the world&#8217;s leading exporter of petroleum products.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The report also comes as the <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6555877\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/world\/conflicts\/iran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">conflict with Iran<\/a> has renewed concerns about energy security and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Although its data predate the conflict, the report underscores how geopolitical tensions can threaten global energy supplies.<\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/343\/192\/strait-of-hormuz-sat-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/686\/384\/strait-of-hormuz-sat-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/672\/378\/strait-of-hormuz-sat-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1344\/756\/strait-of-hormuz-sat-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/931\/523\/strait-of-hormuz-sat-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1862\/1046\/strait-of-hormuz-sat-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/720\/405\/strait-of-hormuz-sat-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1440\/810\/strait-of-hormuz-sat-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1200\/675\/strait-of-hormuz-sat-image.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Satellite view showing the Strait of Hormuz connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>A satellite image shows the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, vital for global energy supply.<\/span> <span>(Amanda Macias\/Fox News Digital)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Few places are more important to global energy markets than the Strait of Hormuz.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">About 20 million barrels of oil and one-fifth of the world&#8217;s liquefied natural gas pass through the waterway each day, along with shipments of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Economist Steve Moore said the latest conflict illustrates why the U.S. should continue expanding domestic energy production.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;Every time we&#8217;ve had flare-ups in the Middle East, this has caused a lot of disruption to the energy markets,&#8221; he told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Moore said the conflict has once again exposed the world&#8217;s dependence on oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, putting upward pressure on <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6555878\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/mapped-where-gas-prices-rising-fastest-from-iran-conflict\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">energy prices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_politics_article_main-content_article-body_6_6555879\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/bbq-lovers-beware-middle-east-conflict-might-disrupt-your-summer-plans-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>BBQ LOVERS BEWARE: MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT MIGHT DISRUPT YOUR SUMMER PLANS THIS YEAR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/343\/192\/texas-oil-refinery.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/686\/384\/texas-oil-refinery.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/672\/378\/texas-oil-refinery.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1344\/756\/texas-oil-refinery.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/931\/523\/texas-oil-refinery.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1862\/1046\/texas-oil-refinery.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/720\/405\/texas-oil-refinery.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1440\/810\/texas-oil-refinery.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1200\/675\/texas-oil-refinery.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"An American and Texas flag fly in front of the Chevron refinery in Texas.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>An oil pumpjack operates in the Permian Basin in Texas. The Energy Institute&#8217;s latest global energy report found the U.S. maintained its position as a global energy powerhouse.<\/span> <span>(Sharon Steinmann\/Bloomberg\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni said the conflict underscores the need for the U.S. to move beyond energy independence and embrace what Trump has called &#8220;energy dominance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;The Iran war has shown us it&#8217;s not simply enough for America to be pumping at current levels. America needs to be not just energy independent, but energy dominant,&#8221; Antoni told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">He said the U.S. should continue expanding domestic energy production and refining capacity to strengthen its energy security.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&amp;af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The White House has argued that increasing domestic oil and natural gas production will help shield Americans from geopolitical shocks while lowering energy costs, a key pillar of Trump&#8217;s broader economic agenda.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>Read the full report here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<p>Amanda Macias covers the intersection of business, economics and politics, with a focus on how policy decisions shape markets, businesses and American workers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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