US Crude Oil Inventories Take Big Hits In Storm Aftermath
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US crude oil inventories decreased by 11.1 million barrels, a significant drop, while US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) inventories continue to rise, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics.
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated that crude oil inventories in the United States decreased by 11.1 million barrels in the week ending January 30. Crude oil inventories decreased by 247,000 barrels in the week prior. Inventories in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) keep climbing week after week. The Department of Energy (DoE) reported that crude oil inventories in the SPR rose by 200,000 barrels to 415.2 million barrels in the week ending January 30. This is 310.3 million barrels shy of maximum capacity. US production fell…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on February 4, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.