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U.S. Crude Stocks Plunge 6.1 M Barrels, Prices Slip

6/28/2026

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  • U.S. crude oil inventories dropped 6.1 million barrels in the week ending June 19, according to the Energy Information Administration.
  • Commercial stockpiles fell to 412.1 million barrels, 7 % below the five-year average.
  • Brent futures fell to $73.40 a barrel, down $3.72 (-4.83%).
  • WTI crude fell to $70.27 a barrel, down $3.40 (-4.62%).
  • Gasoline inventories rose 2.1 million barrels.