US Oil Inventories Jump Unexpectedly

United States crude oil inventories jumped by 6.10 million barrels in the week ended April 10th 2026, accelerating from a 3.72 million barrel increase in the previous week and marking a second consecutive build in stockpiles, pointing to renewed inventory accumulation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and volatile global supply expectations.

United States crude oil inventories jumped by 3.72 million barrels in the week ended April 3rd 2026 as stocks continued to climb for a fourth straight week following a significant 10.263 million barrel increase in the previous week. Gasoline inventories fell by 3.97 million barrels following a 3.209 million barrel decline in the previous period. Distillate stockpiles which include diesel and heating oil decreased by 599,000 barrels following a 1.04 million barrel drop in the previous period.

US crude oil inventories rose by 10.263 million barrels in the week ended March 27th 2026 the most in many weeks following a 2.3 million barrel increase in the previous week and compared to expectations of a 1.3 million barrel decline. Meanwhile gasoline inventories fell by 3.209 million barrels reversing a 500,000 barrel increase in the previous period. Distillate stockpiles which include diesel and heating oil decreased by 1.04 million barrels following a 1.4 million barrel gain in the previous period.