The U.S does indeed produce enough oil to meet its own needs.
Why doesn't the US use its own oil?
The reason US oil companies won't increase production is simple.They chose to use their billions of profits to pay dividends to CEOs and wealthy shareholders, and simply chose not to invest in new oil production.
Can the US produce its own oil?
Crude oil is produced in her 32 US states and US coastal waters. In 2021, about 71% of all U.S. crude oil production will come from her five states. In 2021, approximately 15.2% of U.S. crude oil will come from wells located offshore in federally administered waters in the Gulf of Mexico.
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