There is an even more dangerous transformation happening in the United States “oil-based” economy: Refined products are no longer immune from world supply disruptions. If someone else will pay more, US refined products are exported. Refined productsUS Refined Products Exports 2023 to Present. The above chart shows the growth in refined products exports over the past three years. This trend is even more apparent when exports from March 2026 until June 2026 are considered:Refined Products Exports (Moving Average).