As of 2023, the volume of crude oil pipeline national transport in the U.S. stood at 456.2 million metric tons. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicate an annual increase in transport volumes: from 462.51 to 501.3 million metric tons. Year-on-year growth rates are expected to be approximately 2.16% in 2025, 2.08% in 2026, 1.98% in 2027, and 1.91% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate over the five-year period is estimated at around 2.17%.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in pipeline efficiency, regulatory developments affecting pipeline approvals and expansions, and shifts in global crude oil demand influenced by sustainable energy policies and economic factors.
