EIA data show US gasoline inventories rise, reversing previous week’s draw and shifting balance

by VT Markets
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Aug 20, 2026

US Energy Information Administration data showed gasoline inventories rose by 0.688m barrels in the week to 14 August, reversing the prior week’s 0.968m-barrel draw. The move points to a shift from stock depletion to accumulation over the latest reporting period.

Inventory Trends and Shifts

The latest increase contrasts with the earlier decline, suggesting a loosening in the immediate balance between supply and demand for finished motor fuel.

Market Implications

Markets will weigh whether the build reflects higher refinery output, softer end-use consumption, or changes in distribution flows.

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