U.S. crude inventories rise 2 million barrels, remain below five-year average

Commercial crude oil stockpiles climbed to 411.7 million barrels for the week ending July 17, but remain 6% below the five-year average, while gasoline and distillate supplies also increased but stayed below historical norms.

First covered Jul 22, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article

Coverage

1d EIA Today in Energy Commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2.0 million barrels — For the week ending July 17, 2026, commercial crude oil inventories (excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased 2.0 million barrels to 411.7 million…

More coverage from around the web

oilandgas360.com U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 2.0 million barrels - Oil & Gas 360

oilandgas360.com U.S. crude oil inventories increase by 3.0 million barrels - Oil & Gas 360

oilandgas360.com U.S. crude oil inventories decrease by 1.7 million barrels - Oil & Gas 360

oilandgas360.com Weekly Crude Oil Inventories - Oil & Gas 360

ogj.com EIA: US crude inventories up 2 million bbl | Oil & Gas Journal

Appeared in: 2026-07-23 (#20)

← Back to the brief