THE Energy Information Administration (EIA) released, this Wednesday (13), its weekly balance sheet on the fuel stocks in United StatesThe volume of stored oil decreased by 4.306 million barrels in the week ending May 8, to 452.9 million barrels, against market projections of a drop of 2 billion barrels. In previous weekA decrease of 2.313 million barrels had been recorded.
Gasoline stocks
THE EIA He also reported that the stocks ofGasolinein the USA Oil production fell by 4.084 million barrels in the week ending May 8, compared to expectations of a smaller reduction of 2.550 million barrels. The previous week had seen a decrease of 2.504 million barrels.
Stocks of distilled spirits
Regarding distilled spirits – which include diesel and heating oil – inventories increased by 190,000 barrels last week, contrary to market projections of a 2.990 million barrel drop. The previous week had seen a reduction of 1.294 million barrels.
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