Confirming API's data overnight, DOE reports a build in overall crude inventory (961k barrels - less than API) foro the 9th week in a row but more worryingly a significant build in Cushing inventories (+1.74mm barrels) for the 3rd week in a row. This 'bearish' shift is offset for now by the biggest drop in overall crude production in 7 weeks.
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Dramatically more than seasonally expected...
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And it's filling up...3mo highs
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As Crude production fell the most in 7 weeks...
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And the reaction is muted as WTO holds onto losses post-API...
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Charts: Bloomberg
