US crude inventories rise as refinery runs ease and imports climb, EIA says
United States crude oil stocks increased by 2.5 million barrels last week. Refinery processing eased slightly, and crude imports saw a modest rise. Gasoline inventories fell by 1.6 million barrels, while distillates decreased significantly. Cushing, Oklahoma, oil inventories also rose above operational requirements. This data led to a decline in U.S. crude futures prices.
