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U.S. Crude Inventories Drop Amid Rising Gasoline Supplies

12/31/2025

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U.S. Crude Inventory Decline

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that U.S. crude inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels for the week ending December 26.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported a 1.7 million barrel build for the same week.
Gasoline inventories surged by 5.8 million barrels, exceeding the five-year average.
Distillate inventories rose by 5 million barrels but remained below average.
U.S. oil production fell to 13.825 million barrels per day.

Summary

Natural Gas Decline

U.S. natural gas futures fell over 5% to $3.70 per MMBtu, due to warmer forecasts.
Heating Degree Days are expected to decrease, indicating lower near-term demand.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates a smaller-than-usual withdrawal of 46 billion cubic feet, keeping inventories above five-year averages.
Despite the decline, natural gas is projected to rise about 4% in 2025, aided by record LNG exports, while January may show fluctuations.

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U.S. Crude Inventory Decline

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that U.S. crude inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels for the week ending December 26.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported a 1.7 million barrel build for the same week.
Gasoline inventories surged by 5.8 million barrels, exceeding the five-year average.
Distillate inventories rose by 5 million barrels but remained below average.
U.S. oil production fell to 13.825 million barrels per day.

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