EIA: US crude oil stocks increased by 2.4 million barrels

Eren Sengezer FXStreet

The weekly report published by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed that commercial crude oil inventories in the US increased by 2.4 million barrels in the week ending September 20 compared to analysts estimate for a draw of 250,000 barrels.

The market reaction to the EIA report was relatively muted and the barrel of West Texas Intermediate was last seen trading at $55.90, losing 1.5% on a daily basis.

Key takeaways from the press release

"Refineries operated at 89.8% of their operable capacity last week."

"Gasoline production increased last week, averaging 10.2 million barrels per day. Distillate fuel production decreased last week, averaging 5.0 million barrels per day."

"Total products supplied over the last four-week period averaged 21.1 million barrels per day, up by 1.4% from the same period last year."

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Eren Sengezer

FXStreet

As an economist at heart, Eren Sengezer specializes in the assessment of the short-term and long-term impacts of macroeconomic data, central bank policies and political developments on financial assets.

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