EIA Sees Massive Build in US Crude Inventories

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a surprise and historically large build in commercial crude oil inventories for the week ending August 7, 2026. Commercial stocks (excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) rose by 17.4 million barrels to 424.4 million barrels—the largest weekly increase since January 2023 and well above analyst expectations of a draw […]

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What are tank bottoms?

Crude oil inventories held at storage facilities in Cushing, Oklahoma, fell below 20 million barrels during the week ending June 19 until the week ending July 10, according to our Weekly Petroleum Status Report. Storage facilities for crude oil and petroleum products require a minimum volume of product in their tanks and pipe infrastructure to remain […]

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EIA Reports Surprise Crude Oil Inventory Dip

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has once again shaken up the energy markets with its latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report, revealing an unexpected drawdown in crude oil inventories for the week ending November 14, 2025. This surprise dip comes amid fluctuating global demand signals and ongoing geopolitical tensions, providing fresh insights into the state […]

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Russia\’s oil exports have decreased modestly since 2022, shifting toward Asia

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration analysis based on Global Trade Tracker, Argus, and Vortexa Note: Data for 2025 are preliminary. 1H25=first half of 2025. figure data From 2020 to 2024, crude oil and condensate exports from Russia averaged 5.0 million barrels per day (b/d). Exports from Russia in the first half of 2025 (1H25) were 4.3 million b/d (compared […]

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Why Israel and Iran Will Dictate U.S. Summer Fuel Prices

Daily Standup Top Stories What Would Happen to the Oil Market if Israel Targeted Iran’s Nuclear Sites or Oil Export Infrastructure? June 10, 2025 Clark Savage The escalating tensions between Israel and Iran have long been a geopolitical flashpoint, with implications that ripple across global energy markets. Recent speculation about Israel potentially targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities […]

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Oil Supply Tightening in the U.S.: What It Means for Summer 2025 Gasoline Prices

As summer 2025 approaches, the United States faces a tightening oil supply, raising concerns about potential spikes in gasoline prices during the peak driving season. With U.S. crude inventories dropping, refinery constraints mounting, and global oil dynamics shifting, drivers may feel the pinch at the pump. Let’s dive into the factors driving this supply squeeze […]

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