US Crude Inventories Rise by 900,000 Barrels as Diesel Stocks Tighten

Key Facts

1US crude oil inventories increased by 900,000 barrels for the week ending September 25, reaching 427.3 million barrels.

2Diesel stocks are currently 14% below the five-year average for this time of year.

US crude oil inventories increased by 900,000 barrels for the week ending September 25, 2026, reaching a total of 427.3 million barrels. According to EIA data reported by oilprice.com, this build brings commercial stockpiles to a level 2% above the five-year average for this time of year. Conversely, middle distillate inventories, which include diesel, saw a decrease of 2.3 million barrels during the same period.

The current diesel supply remains tight, with stocks sitting 14% below the five-year average for this season. Total products supplied, a proxy for demand, averaged 20.8 million barrels per day over the last four weeks, representing a 2.1% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, gasoline inventories fell by 1.7 million barrels as distillate production averaged 5.0 million barrels daily.