US Crude Oil Inventories Rise by 2 Million Barrels as Refinery Activity Remains Strong
July 22, 2026 – U.S. commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2 million barrels during the week ended July 17, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Despite the weekly build, crude stockpiles remain well below seasonal norms, highlighting that the overall U.S. oil …