EIA Expectations: Crude -0.5M, Distillate -2.78M, Gasoline -2.02M

The latest EIA data indicates differing trends in crude and product inventories, with crude oil showing a smaller drop than anticipated, while distillates and gasoline inventories decreased more than expected.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 15 Apr 2026, 14:35 UTCOn the live feed at 14:15 UTC — 20 more headlines followed before this page went public

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14:17

US President Trump posts on Truth Social that he will be working with US House Speaker Johnson and others to get a clean extension of FISA 702 through the House of Representatives

14:16

US Energy Secretary Wright says sanctions waiver on Russian oil is unlikely to be extended; additional oil reserve releases are not necessary

14:15

EIA Expectations: Crude -0.5M, Distillate -2.78M, Gasoline -2.02M

14:13

Pakistan Army Chief is to visit Tehran to narrow the gaps between the US and Iran, Reuters reports citing a senior Iranian source

14:02

Bank of America (BAC) Master Trust Net charge offs 2.40% (prev. 2.24% M/M), total delinquencies 1.38% (prev. 1.43% M/M)

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Crude: -0.5M, prev. 3.081M (Private +6.1M)
Distillate: -2.78M, prev. -3.144M (Private -3.4M)
Gasoline: -2.02M, prev. -1.589M (Private +0.6M)
Cushing: prev. 0.024M (Private -1.7M)
Refining: 0.2%, prev. -0.1%
Production: prev. 13.596M

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This mix can signal adjustments in supply dynamics, potentially affecting price movements in the near term, particularly given the ongoing geopolitical tensions. Traders should be mindful of how these changes could impact crude spread and overall market sentiment.

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