This indicator measures the weekly change in the number of barrels of commercial gasoline held in inventory by US companies. It serves as a vital gauge of consumer demand within the world's largest economy, particularly during the peak driving season. An increase in gasoline stocks typically exerts downward pressure on oil and gasoline prices, while a decrease suggests robust demand or supply tightness, potentially driving prices higher. Market participants closely monitor this figure alongside crude oil inventories to assess the overall health of the energy sector.
The data is compiled by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) through weekly surveys of refineries, bulk terminals, and pipelines. It reflects the net change in physical inventory levels compared to the previous week.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | -3.65 | -2.60 | -1.05 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | -1.70 | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | -1.01 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | -3.21 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 1.16 | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 0.69 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 0.22 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 5.98 | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 8.98 | 4.00 | +4.98 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 7.70 | 2.90 | +4.80 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 5.84 | 1.90 | +3.94 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 2.86 | 1.10 | +1.76 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 4.81 | 2.10 | +2.71 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 6.40 | 2.80 | +3.60 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 4.52 | 1.50 | +3.02 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 2.51 | 0.70 | +1.81 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 2.33 | -0.20 | +2.53 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | -0.94 | -1.90 | +0.95 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | -4.73 | -1.10 | -3.63 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | -5.94 | -1.90 | -4.04 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | -2.15 | -0.80 | -1.35 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | -0.27 | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | -1.60 | -1.05 | -0.55 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 4.13 | 0.50 | +3.63 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | -1.08 | 0.40 | -1.48 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | -2.35 | -0.70 | -1.65 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 1.46 | -0.10 | +1.56 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | -3.79 | -1.20 | -2.59 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | -1.24 | -2.50 | +1.26 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | -2.72 | -0.80 | -1.92 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | -0.79 | -1.00 | +0.21 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | -1.32 | -1.00 | -0.32 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | -2.73 | -0.50 | -2.23 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | -1.74 | -0.90 | -0.84 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 3.40 | -0.90 | +4.30 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | -2.66 | -1.70 | -0.96 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 4.19 | -0.94 | +5.13 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | -2.08 | 0.25 | -2.33 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 0.21 | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1.50 | 0.90 | +0.60 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 5.22 | 1.50 | +3.72 |
| May 29, 2025 | -2.44 | -0.50 | -1.94 |
| May 21, 2025 | 0.82 | -1.76 | +2.58 |
| May 14, 2025 | -1.02 | -0.60 | -0.42 |
| May 7, 2025 | 0.19 | -1.50 | +1.69 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | -4.00 | -1.08 | -2.92 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | -4.48 | -1.15 | -3.33 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | -1.96 | -1.60 | -0.36 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | -1.60 | -1.70 | +0.10 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | -1.55 | -1.90 | +0.35 |
