US Crude Oil Inventories Unexpectedly Drop

US crude oil inventories fell by 1.7 million barrels in the week ended March 6th, 2026, paring a 17 million-barrel surge over the prior two week and contrary to an expected 1.4 million barrel build.

US crude oil inventories rose by 5.6 million barrels in the week ended February 20th, 2026, adding to a 11.4 million-barrel surge in the prior week and more than twice the expected 2.19 million barrel build.

US crude oil inventories surged by 11.4 million barrels in the week ended February 20th, 2026, widely offsetting a 0.61 million-barrel drop in the prior week and more than six time the expected 1.85 million barrel build