Primary energy production rose 11.1% year over year in July, up from a 7.0% gain in June and the fifth consecutive monthly increase. Lower levels of energy production in July 2020 were behind the large year-over-year increase this July. Crude oil (+15.3%) and natural gas (+8.3%) were the main contributors to the year-over-year increase in July. Secondary energy production was up 11.1% year over year due to higher refinery production.
