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Top Energy Producers and Consumers

In 2010, Saudi Arabia ranked as the world's top oil producer. The United States, meanwhile, has the dubious honor of being the biggest consumer. Here's a look at the world's top 10 oil consumers and producers.

Producers

Country Thousand barrels per day
Saudi Arabia 10,521
Russia 10,146
United States 9,688
China 4,273
Iran 4,252
Canada 3,483
Mexico 2,983
United Arab Emirates 2,813
Brazil 2,719
Nigeria 2,458
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Consumers

Country Thousand barrels per day
United States 19,180
China 9,392
Japan 4,452
India 3,116
Russia 3,038
Saudi Arabia 2,652
Brazil 2,560
Germany 2,495
South Korea 2,251
Canada 2,216
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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