EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report

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Frequency: Weekly
Next Release(s): March 18th, 2026 10:30 AM

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U.S. commercial crude oil inventories increased by +3.5M bbl WoW (vs +2.3M bbl expected) in the week ending Feb 27, 2026, alongside higher refinery activity and mixed changes across refined fuel inventories.
- U.S. crude refinery inputs averaged 15.8M bpd (+180k bpd WoW), with refinery utilization rising to 89.2% of operable capacity, indicating slightly stronger refining activity during the week.
- Gasoline production increased to 9.3M bpd, while distillate fuel production rose +61k bpd to 4.8M bpd, showing higher output across major refined fuel categories.
- U.S. crude oil imports averaged 6.3M bpd (-335k bpd WoW), although the four-week average stood at 6.6M bpd (+10.3% YoY), indicating stronger import volumes relative to the same period last year.
- Commercial crude inventories rose to 439.3M bbl (+3.5M WoW) but remained about 3% below the five-year seasonal average, suggesting stock levels are still relatively tight for this time of year.
- Total motor gasoline inventories declined -1.7M bbl WoW and remain about 4% above the five-year average, with finished gasoline inventories rising while blending component inventories decreased.
- Distillate fuel inventories increased +0.4M bbl WoW and remain roughly 3% below the five-year average, indicating still somewhat tight supplies compared with seasonal norms.
- Propane/propylene inventories rose +0.8M bbl WoW and remain 54% above the five-year average, pointing to elevated supply levels relative to historical norms.
- Total commercial petroleum inventories increased +2.9M bbl WoW, while total products supplied averaged 21.0M bpd over the past four weeks (+4.2% YoY), including gasoline at 8.5M bpd (-0.2% YoY), distillate at 4.2M bpd (+4.1% YoY), and jet fuel up +6.8% YoY.
U.S. crude inventories rose +16.0M bbl WoW in the week ending Feb 20, 2026, alongside weaker refinery activity.
- Crude refinery inputs fell to 15.7M bpd (-416k bpd WoW) with utilization at 88.6%, indicating softer refining operations.
- Gasoline production declined to 9.2M bpd and distillate output fell -136k bpd to 4.8M bpd, showing reduced fuel output.
- Crude imports rose to 6.7M bpd (+136k bpd WoW) and averaged 6.5M bpd over four weeks (+4.9% YoY), pointing to higher import volumes than last year.
- Commercial crude inventories increased to 435.8M bbl (+16.0M WoW) but remained ~3% below the five-year average, keeping stocks relatively tight seasonally.
- Gasoline inventories decreased -1.0M bbl and sit ~3% above the five-year average, while distillate inventories rose +0.3M bbl but remain ~5% below average.
- Propane/propylene inventories fell -1.7M bbl and remain ~46% above the five-year average, indicating still-elevated supply levels.
- Total petroleum inventories increased +11.2M bbl WoW, while products supplied averaged 21.4M bpd over four weeks (+5.4% YoY), with gasoline +1.0% YoY, distillate +4.0% YoY, and jet fuel +3.2% YoY.
U.S. crude inventories fell -9.0M bbl (vs +2.1M bbl expected) WoW in the week ending Feb 13, 2026, alongside stronger refinery activity and firm product demand.
- Crude refinery inputs rose to 16.1M bpd (+77k bpd WoW) with utilization at 91.0%, indicating slightly stronger refining activity.
- Gasoline production increased to 9.4M bpd and distillate output rose +28k bpd to 4.9M bpd, showing firmer refined fuel production.
- Crude imports fell to 6.5M bpd (-281k bpd WoW) and averaged 6.3M bpd over four weeks (-1.3% YoY), pointing to somewhat lower import volumes versus last year.
- Commercial crude inventories declined -9.0M bbl to 419.8M bbl and remained ~5% below the five-year average, keeping crude stocks relatively tight seasonally.
- Gasoline inventories dropped -3.2M bbl and sit ~3% above the five-year average, while distillate inventories fell -4.6M bbl and are ~5% below average, indicating mixed product stock conditions.
- Propane/propylene inventories decreased -3.1M bbl but remain ~39% above the five-year average, showing still-elevated supply in that category.
- Total petroleum inventories fell -19.1M bbl WoW, and total products supplied averaged 21.2M bpd over four weeks (+4.1% YoY), with gasoline +1.5% YoY, distillate +2.5% YoY, and jet fuel -1.9% YoY, indicating overall stronger fuel demand with weaker aviation consumption.
U.S. commercial crude inventories rose +8.5M (vs +0.8M) bbl WoW to 428.8M bbl in the week ending Feb. 6, 2026, while refined product stocks were mixed and demand trends diverged YoY.
- U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 16.0M bpd (-29k bpd WoW), with utilization at 89.4%, indicating slightly softer refinery runs compared with the prior week.
- Gasoline production increased to 9.1M bpd, and distillate fuel production rose +45k bpd to 4.9M bpd, pointing to firmer refined product output despite lower utilization.
- Crude oil imports rose +604k bpd WoW to 6.8M bpd; however, the four-week average of 6.3M bpd was -5.0% YoY, showing lower import volumes relative to last year.
- Commercial crude inventories (ex-SPR) increased +8.5M bbl WoW to 428.8M bbl and remain about 3% below the five-year average, suggesting stocks are still modestly tight versus seasonal norms.
- Total motor gasoline inventories rose +1.2M bbl WoW and are about 4% above the five-year average; finished gasoline declined while blending components increased, reflecting composition shifts within inventories.
- Distillate fuel inventories fell -2.7M bbl WoW and sit about 4% below the five-year average, indicating continued drawdowns in middle distillate stocks.
- Propane/propylene inventories decreased -5.4M bbl WoW but remain roughly 36% above the five-year average, keeping inventories elevated relative to historical levels.
- Total products supplied averaged 20.8M bpd over the past four weeks (+2.4% YoY), with gasoline demand -0.7% YoY, distillate -3.2% YoY, and jet fuel -2.3% YoY, showing overall demand growth driven by categories outside the major fuels.
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories fell -3.5M bbl (vs -2M bbl expected) WoW to 420.3M bbl in the week ending Jan. 30, 2026, reflecting a larger crude draw alongside declining refined product stocks.
- U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 16.0M bpd (-180k bpd WoW), with utilization at 90.5%, indicating slightly lower refinery runs compared with the prior week.
- Gasoline production declined to 9.0M bpd, while distillate fuel production edged lower to 4.8M bpd (-5k bpd WoW), showing softer output across major refined products.
- U.S. crude oil imports rose to 6.2M bpd (+558k bpd WoW), though the four week average remained 3.2% below the same period last year.
- Commercial crude inventories (ex-SPR) decreased -3.5M bbl WoW and stood about 4% below the five year average, signaling relatively tighter crude supply versus seasonal norms.
- Total motor gasoline inventories increased +0.7M bbl WoW and were about 4% above the five year average, with finished gasoline falling and blending components rising.
- Distillate fuel inventories dropped sharply by -5.6M bbl WoW and moved to roughly 2% below the five year average, indicating a notable drawdown in middle distillate stocks.
- Propane/propylene inventories declined -6.2M bbl WoW but remained about 37% above the five year average, continuing to sit well above typical seasonal levels.
- Total products supplied averaged 20.8M bpd over the past four weeks (+0.9% YoY), with gasoline demand slightly above last year, distillate demand -6.2% YoY, and jet fuel demand +4.5% YoY.
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories fell -2.3M bbl (vs +1.75M bbl expected) WoW to 423.8M bbl in the week ending Jan. 23, 2026, reflecting a modest draw alongside mixed refined product builds.
- U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 16.2M bpd (-395k bpd WoW), with utilization at 90.9%, indicating lower refinery runs compared with the prior week.
- Gasoline production increased to 9.6M bpd, while distillate fuel production declined -268k bpd WoW to 4.8M bpd, showing divergent trends across refined products.
- U.S. crude oil imports averaged 5.6M bpd (-804k bpd WoW); the 4-week average was 6.4M bpd (-0.9% YoY), indicating imports remain slightly below last year’s pace.
- Commercial crude inventories (ex-SPR) decreased -2.3M bbl WoW to 423.8M bbl and remained about 3% below the five-year average, signaling relatively tight crude supply versus seasonal norms.
- Total motor gasoline inventories rose +0.2M bbl WoW and stood about 5% above the five-year average, with finished gasoline increasing while blending components declined.
- Distillate fuel inventories increased +0.3M bbl WoW and were about 1% above the five-year average, moving slightly above typical seasonal levels.
- Propane/propylene inventories fell -4.7M bbl WoW but remained about 41% above the five-year average, continuing to sit well above normal seasonal stocks.
- Total products supplied averaged 20.3M bpd over the past four weeks (-0.1% YoY), with gasoline demand 8.3M bpd (-0.4% YoY), distillate demand 3.7M bpd (-4.8% YoY), and jet fuel demand +5.5% YoY, highlighting stronger aviation usage relative to other fuels.
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories rose +3.6M bbl WoW to 426.0M bbl in the week ending Jan. 16, 2026, alongside sizable builds in gasoline and distillates.
- U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 16.6M bpd (-354k bpd WoW), with utilization at 93.3%, indicating lower refinery runs versus the prior week.
- Gasoline production slipped to 8.8M bpd, while distillate fuel production fell -210k bpd WoW to 5.1M bpd, pointing to weaker refined product output.
- U.S. crude oil imports averaged 6.4M bpd (-645k bpd WoW); the 4-week average was 6.2M bpd (-5.3% YoY), showing imports remain lower than last year despite weekly volatility.
- Commercial crude inventories (ex-SPR) increased +3.6M bbl WoW to 426.0M bbl and remained ~2% below the five-year average, suggesting crude stocks are still somewhat tight relative to seasonal norms.
- Total motor gasoline inventories rose +6.0M bbl WoW and were ~5% above the five-year average, with both finished gasoline and blending components building.
- Distillate fuel inventories increased +3.3M bbl WoW and were ~1% below the five-year average, indicating supply moved closer to normal levels despite the large weekly build.
- Propane/propylene inventories declined -2.1M bbl WoW but stayed ~39% above the five-year average, remaining elevated versus typical seasonal conditions.
- Total products supplied averaged 19.9M bpd over the past four weeks (+1.5% YoY): gasoline demand was 8.2M bpd (-0.6% YoY), distillate demand was 3.5M bpd (-1.1% YoY), and jet fuel demand was +10.2% YoY, highlighting stronger usage in aviation relative to other major fuels.
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories rose +3.4M bbl (vs -2.2M bbl) WoW to 422.4M bbl in the week ending Jan. 9, 2026, while refined product inventories were mixed.
- U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 17.0M bpd (+48k bpd WoW), with utilization rising to 95.3%, indicating slightly higher refinery runs week over week.
- Gasoline production increased to 9.0M bpd, while distillate fuel production slipped -18k bpd WoW to 5.3M bpd, showing marginally weaker distillate output.
- U.S. crude oil imports averaged 7.1M bpd (+752k bpd WoW), though the four-week average of 6.1M bpd was down -5.7% YoY, indicating lower import volumes versus last year despite the weekly jump.
- Commercial crude inventories (ex-SPR) increased +3.4M bbl WoW to 422.4M bbl and remained about 3% below the five-year seasonal average, suggesting crude stocks are still relatively tight historically.
- Total motor gasoline inventories surged +9.0M bbl WoW and moved to about 4% above the five-year average; finished gasoline inventories fell while blending components rose, indicating the build was concentrated in components.
- Distillate fuel inventories edged slightly lower WoW and stood about 4% below the five-year average, implying distillate supply remains somewhat tighter than normal despite stability overall.
- Propane/propylene inventories declined -2.4M bbl WoW but remained about 33% above the five-year average, highlighting continued oversupply relative to seasonal norms.
- Total commercial petroleum inventories increased +6.2M bbl WoW, as large gasoline builds more than offset declines in other product categories.
- Over the last four weeks, total products supplied averaged 20.0M bpd (-1.1% YoY); gasoline demand was roughly flat YoY at 8.5M bpd, while distillate demand rose +2.2% YoY and jet fuel demand increased +4.2% YoY, showing stronger usage trends outside gasoline.
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories fell -3.8M bbl WoW (vs +1.1M bbl expected) to 419.1M bbl and remained ~3% below the five-year average, reflecting continued tightness in crude supplies.
- Total commercial petroleum inventories increased +8.1M bbl WoW, as sizable builds in refined products more than offset the crude oil draw.
- Refinery inputs averaged 16.9M bpd (+62k bpd WoW), with utilization holding at 94.7%, indicating steady and elevated refinery operating rates.
- Gasoline production declined to 9.0M bpd, while distillate fuel production rose +81k bpd WoW to 5.3M bpd, showing a shift toward stronger distillate output.
- Motor gasoline inventories increased +7.7M bbl WoW and moved ~3% above the five-year average, pointing to ample gasoline supply despite lower production.
- Distillate fuel inventories rose +5.6M bbl WoW but remained ~43% below the five-year average, underscoring persistent tightness in distillate stocks.
- Crude oil imports averaged 6.3M bpd (+1.4M bpd WoW), though the four-week average remained down -9.7% YoY, indicating structurally lower import flows.
- Over the past four weeks, total products supplied averaged 19.9M bpd (-1.9% YoY), with gasoline demand up +0.5% YoY, distillate demand down -4.3% YoY, and jet fuel demand down -1.9% YoY, highlighting mixed end-use consumption trends.
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories declined by -1.9M bbl to 422.9M bbl and stayed ~3% below the five-year average, indicating continued relative tightness in crude stocks.
- Total commercial petroleum inventories rose +10.2M bbl WoW, reflecting large builds in refined products that outweighed the crude draw.
- Refinery inputs averaged 16.8M bpd (+71k bpd WoW), with utilization edging up to 94.7%, pointing to slightly higher crude processing.
- Gasoline production declined to 9.5M bpd, while distillate fuel production fell -77k bpd WoW to 5.2M bpd, showing softer refined product output.
- Motor gasoline inventories increased +5.8M bbl WoW and moved ~2% above the five-year average, while distillate inventories rose +5.0M bbl but remained ~4% below average.
- Propane and propylene inventories increased +0.8M bbl and stood ~27% above the five-year average, indicating ample supply in that segment.
- Crude oil imports averaged 5.0M bpd (-1.1M bpd WoW), with four-week average imports down -7.2% YoY, pointing to reduced inflows.
- Over the past four weeks, total products supplied averaged 20.3M bpd (slightly below YoY), with gasoline demand up +0.4% YoY, distillate demand up +0.3% YoY, and jet fuel demand down -2.1% YoY.
U.S. commercial crude oil inventories rose +0.4M bbl (vs -2.4M bbl expected) WoW and remained ~3% below the five-year average, indicating still-tight crude supplies despite a weekly build.
- Total commercial petroleum inventories rose +0.7M bbl WoW, reflecting modest overall stock builds across crude and refined products.
- Refinery inputs averaged 16.8M bpd (-212k bpd WoW), with utilization easing to 94.6%, pointing to slightly lower crude processing activity.
- Gasoline production increased to 9.8M bpd, while distillate fuel production rose +108k bpd WoW to 5.3M bpd, showing higher refined product output despite reduced crude runs.
- Motor gasoline inventories increased +2.9M bbl WoW and moved slightly above the five-year average, while distillate inventories rose +0.2M bbl but remained ~5% below average.
- Propane and propylene inventories declined -0.5M bbl WoW yet stayed ~22% above the five-year average, indicating ample supply.
- Over the past four weeks, total products supplied averaged 20.5M bpd (-0.8% YoY), with gasoline demand down -1.9% YoY, distillate demand down -0.4% YoY, and jet fuel demand down -3.1% YoY, signaling softer year-over-year fuel consumption.