EnergyReader · 2026-06-20 18:52

U.S. crude draws are bullish on paper. The tape says otherwise.

By EnergyReader Newsroom · June 20, 2026

U.S. commercial crude stockpiles fell by 7.9 million barrels in the week ending May 15, EIA data released on Wednesday (2026-05-20) showed, bringing inventories to 445.0 million barrels, now 2% below the five-year average for this time of year. It was the latest in a run of drawdowns that some analysts say are draining American oil at the fastest pace in nearly 40 years.

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