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The MSR - Monthly Statistical Report
In March, total U.S. petroleum demand, as measured by total domestic petroleum deliveries, rose by 4.0 percent from February last month and by 0.1 percent from March last year to 20.1 million barrels per day (mb/d). The slight yearly increase in U.S. petroleum demand was mostly driven by increases in kerosene-jet demand (1.8 percent y/y); residual demand (18.1 percent y/y); and other oils demand–mainly used in the production of intermediate products in refining and petrochemicals such as medical plastics, films, and packaging (+10.0 percent y/y). These demand increases were mitigated by the decline in motor ... (full story)