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US oil inventories down 1.7 mln barrels over week — Department of Energy
The US Department of Energy reported a weekly decline of 1.7 million barrels in commercial oil reserves, now at 409.7 million barrels as of July 10, 2026. The stock level is 6% below the five-year average. Oil futures prices showed mixed movement, with Brent down slightly and WTI up marginally.
The U.S. Department of Energy reported on July 15 that commercial oil reserves in the United States fell by 1.7 million barrels over the week, amounting to 409.7 million barrels as of July 10, 2026. The current stock level is 6% below the five-year average typical for this time of the year, the department added.
Coverage Comparison
This story is based solely on reporting from TASS — English. The agency presented the data as reported by the U.S. Department of Energy, with no additional commentary or analysis. The coverage focuses on the weekly decline in oil reserves and the accompanying futures price movements.
Key Claims
Weekly decline: U.S. commercial oil reserves fell by 1.7 million barrels over the week to 409.7 million barrels as of July 10, 2026, according to the Department of Energy.
Comparison to average: The stock level is 6% below the five-year average typical for this time of the year.
Brent futures: As of 5:30 p.m. Moscow time (2:30 p.m. GMT), the price of September 2026 futures for Brent oil on London’s ICE was down by 0.37% at $84.42 per barrel.
WTI futures: The price of futures for WTI oil with August delivery was up by 0.09% at $79.41 per barrel.
Note: This report is based on a single source (TASS — English) and the data has not been independently verified by other outlets in this material.
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TASS — English
Framing: US oil reserves decrease — Informative
Facts Included:
US commercial oil reserves fell by 7.2 million barrels
Current stock level is 404.5 million barrels as of July 24, 2026
Current stock level is 7% below the five-year average
Brent oil futures price increased by 7.4% to $90.31 per barrel
WTI oil futures price increased by 7.24% to $85 per barrel
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ClaimUS commercial oil reserves fell by 7.2 million barrels to 404.5 million barrels as of July 24, 2026.