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06.10.202620:30:00UTC+00U.S. API Crude Oil Stocks Swing to Sharp Drawdown, Signaling Firmer Demand

U.S. crude oil inventories tracked by the American Petroleum Institute (API) posted a notable reversal in the latest week, shifting from a modest build to a sizeable draw. According to data updated on 06 October 2026, API Weekly Crude Oil Stock levels fell by 2.090 million barrels, after having previously increased by 1.019 million barrels.

The move from a prior build to a clear drawdown suggests a tightening in near-term supply conditions, often associated with stronger refinery demand, export flows, or changes in import patterns. While the API data is private and can differ from the official U.S. government statistics, the sharper-than-prior move into negative territory will be closely watched by traders and analysts as they recalibrate expectations for U.S. crude balances and short-term price direction.

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