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In 1,000 of barrels per day.
Source: BP Statistical Review of World Energy.

World Crude Oil Production, 1965-2006

In 2006, the global oil production was at 81.6 million barrels per day. The above graph indicates the regional origin of this production. The Middle East is clearly the main supplier, but its share has seen important fluctuations since the beginning of the 1980s.

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