CommoditiesMedium•15 October 2026•
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US Crude Oil Inventories Drop by 8.6 Million Barrels
Key Facts
1U.S. commercial crude oil stockpiles fell by 8.6 million barrels last week, according to the EIA.
2The drop was driven by falling production and imports while refineries increased their capacity utilization.
U.S. commercial crude oil stockpiles fell by 8.6 million barrels last week. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing the Energy Information Administration (EIA), that the drop was driven by falling domestic production and lower import volumes.
Increased refinery capacity utilization further contributed to the drawdown, suggesting tighter physical market conditions. This data follows recent global trade figures, including a 31% year-on-year increase in Chinese imports reported on October 14, 2026.