Argentina set a record for oil production, reaching 868,712 barrels per day in December 2025. 'In December, Argentina had its best month in history for oil production: 868,712 barrels per day,' highlighted the Secretariat of Energy in a post. This represents a year-on-year increase of 14.8% and a month-on-month increase of 2.3%. 'With clear rules, private investment, and a state that orders and lets produce, Argentina consolidates its energy potential and transforms resources into growth, employment, and more foreign currency for the country,' the agency stated. This performance allowed the energy trade balance to be positive at $893 million in December. This was driven by exports of $1.067 billion and imports of $174 million. In 2025, the accumulated balance was $7.815 billion, improving by $2.085 billion compared to the same period in 2024, according to a report accessed by the Argentine News Agency. The main contribution in dollars came from higher exports of $1.369 billion and lower imports of $716 million.
