US EIA Distillate Stocks Change (Feb/20) 0.252 (Prev. -4.566)

The US EIA's latest report shows a significant increase in distillate stocks, reversing a notable prior decline.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 25 Feb 2026, 15:50 UTCOn the live feed at 15:30 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says the US Treasury will continue to pressure Iran on weapons

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US EIA Distillate Stocks Change (Feb/20) 0.252 (Prev. -4.566)

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EIA Expectations: Crude 1.84M, Distillate -1.2M, Gasoline -0.272M

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JPMorgan raises its long-term gold forecast to USD 4,500/oz, keeps its 2026 year-end forecast at USD 6,300/oz

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This shift could indicate weak demand or rising supply levels, which may weigh on oil prices or alter market expectations for future inventories and pricing dynamics. Traders should monitor how this data correlates with broader energy trends and immediate impacts on crude markets.

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ENERGY/27 Aug · 17:46

The Trump administration has repeatedly told mediators it has no interest in going back to the terms of the MoU it reached with Iran in June, reports WSJ citing sources

Brent crude, after we published+1.4%

Brent (X6) futures rose shortly after the headline, in turn weighing on the bond complex.

ENERGY/25 Aug · 19:26

A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been agreed upon, it includes free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and will be announced in the coming days, reports Ria citing Pakistani and Iranian sources

−2.4%Brent crude

ENERGY/2 Sep · 11:13

Saudi Foreign Ministry says it has urged all parties to remain calm, halt escalations and respect international law and return to negotiations

−0.6%WTI crude

ENERGY/31 Aug · 14:29

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says oil prices will come down, CNBC Interview; says Trump has been saying Iran is not ready to make a deal

−0.6%Brent prices

ENERGY/25 Aug · 09:36

US is reportedly mulling returning diplomats to Middle Eastern embassies as soon as this week, NYT reports; "suggesting that the Trump administration does not anticipate a return to all-out hostilities"

−0.5%Brent crude

ENERGY/25 Aug · 08:24

Pakistani Army Chief Munir conveyed an offer to Iran, from the US, to halt the siege and lift sanctions under the MOU, in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz and stopping proxy attacks, Al Arabiya/Al Hadath sources report

−0.5%Brent crude

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