JD Vance calls for more oil drilling to cut heating costs despite US leading in production

Ohio Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, called for increased oil drilling at a rally in Michigan, claiming it would lower heating costs. He criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for high energy prices. However, Vance's argument overlooks that the U.S. is already the world's largest oil producer, generating nearly 22 million barrels daily. The U.S. imports over 8.5 million barrels a day, primarily from Canada, due to market complexities. U.S. refineries are designed to process heavier crude oil, which is why imports are necessary. While the U.S. exports more than 10 million barrels daily, the infrastructure for transporting domestic light sweet crude to refineries is lacking.