US Crude Oil Inventories
It's the primary gauge of supply and demand imbalances in the market, which can lead to changes in production levels and significant price volatility;
Energy prices are based on supply and demand in the market. Inventories are used to maintain price stability during supply shortages and periods of increasing demand. It tends to create a hefty market impact upon release;
- US Crude Oil Inventories Graph
- History
| Expected Impact / Date | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | -7.2M | -3.0M | -8.0M |
| Jun 3, 2026 | -8.0M | -2.9M | -3.3M |
| May 28, 2026 | -3.3M | -3.8M | -7.9M |
| May 20, 2026 | -7.9M | -2.5M | -4.3M |
| May 13, 2026 | -4.3M | -2.0M | -2.3M |
| May 6, 2026 | -2.3M | -3.4M | -6.2M |
| Apr 29, 2026 | -6.2M | 0.3M | 1.9M |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1.9M | -1.9M | -0.9M |
- Details
Specs
Measures:
Change in the number of barrels of crude oil held in inventory by commercial firms during the past week;
Usual Effect:
'Actual' less than 'Forecast' is good for oil;
Frequency:
Released weekly, 4 days after the week ends;
Also Called:
Crude Stocks, Crude Levels;
Acro Expand:
Energy Information Administration (EIA);
Event Type:
Misc