This indicator tracks the weekly change in the volume of crude oil imported into the United States. It provides critical context to the overall inventory data, helping analysts determine if changes in stock levels are due to domestic production shifts or changes in foreign supply. High import levels can offset domestic production declines but may also signal that the US is relying more on international markets. This data is closely watched by energy traders to gauge global trade flows and refinery demand.
The EIA aggregates data from customs reports and refinery receipts to calculate the total volume of crude oil entering the country. The change is expressed in millions of barrels per day or total barrels for the week.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 0.66 | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | -0.02 | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 0.41 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | -1.13 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 0.91 | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 1.10 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | -1.71 | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | -0.03 | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 0.71 | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 0.56 | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -0.96 | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 0.61 | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | -0.72 | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 0.21 | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | -0.47 | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 1.05 | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2025 | -0.61 | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 0.85 | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 0.87 | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | -1.02 | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 0.66 | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | -1.75 | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 0.73 | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0.07 | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 1.60 | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2025 | -3.11 | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 0.67 | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 0.43 | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 0.30 | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | -1.22 | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 0.70 | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | -0.79 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1.32 | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | -0.74 | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | -0.40 | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2025 | -1.36 | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 2.94 | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.53 | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2025 | -1.75 | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 0.45 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 0.39 | — | — |
| May 29, 2025 | -0.53 | — | — |
| May 21, 2025 | 0.11 | — | — |
| May 14, 2025 | 0.42 | — | — |
| May 7, 2025 | 0.67 | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | -0.66 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.14 | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2025 | -2.04 | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 0.36 | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 | — | — |
