# EIA Says US Crude Inventories Sink Further

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- Published: 2026-10-21T14:39:00+00:00
- Category: Markets
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Crude oil inventories in the United States saw a decrease of 3.1 million barrels during the week ending October 16, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released on Wednesday. The decrease brings commercial stockpiles to 412.5 million barrels, according to government data, which is now 3% below the five-year average for this time of year. The EIA’s data relea

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