This indicator reflects the weekly change in the amount of distillate fuel oil produced by US refineries. It serves as a measure of refinery output for products like diesel and heating oil, which are vital for heavy machinery and transport. Monitoring production levels helps analysts understand if the supply side is reacting appropriately to changes in global demand. It is a critical component for forecasting future inventory levels and potential price volatility in the energy market.
The figure is derived from weekly EIA surveys of refinery operations, tracking the gross production of distillate fuels. The data is reported as a change in the daily average production rate compared to the prior week.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 0.13 | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 0.06 | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | -0.14 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 0.03 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 0.04 | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | -0.01 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | -0.27 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | -0.21 | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | -0.02 | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 0.08 | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -0.08 | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 0.11 | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | -0.23 | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 0.38 | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 0.05 | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 0.09 | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2025 | -0.12 | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 0.32 | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 0.21 | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | -0.13 | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 0.04 | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | -0.58 | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 0.21 | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2025 | -0.03 | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 0.03 | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2025 | -0.27 | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | -0.02 | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 0.04 | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | -0.11 | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 0.19 | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 0.03 | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 0.13 | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | -0.11 | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 0.06 | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 0.24 | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | -0.18 | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 0.08 | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 0.18 | — | — |
| May 29, 2025 | 0.10 | — | — |
| May 21, 2025 | 0.13 | — | — |
| May 14, 2025 | -0.07 | — | — |
| May 7, 2025 | 0.04 | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | -0.02 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | -0.06 | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 0.03 | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2025 | -0.02 | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.16 | — | — |
