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U.S. Crude Production Steady Amid Rising Inventories

4/22/2026

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  • U.S. crude oil production remained steady at 13.6 million barrels per day.
  • For the week ending April 17, crude inventories rose 1.9 million barrels to 465.7 million, per the Energy Information Administration.
  • Stocks at the Cushing, Oklahoma hub rose 806,000 barrels.
  • Gasoline and distillate inventories fell by 4.6 million and 3.4 million barrels, respectively, exceeding forecasts.