# Crude Oil Higher on Supply Issues - WSJ

> Early European trade saw oil rise as Middle East tensions persisted despite recovering Gulf crude exports. EIA data showed distillate stocks fell 2.3 million barrels and sit 14% below the five-year average.

- Date: 2026-10-01 · published 2026-10-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/17217-crude-oil-higher-on-supply-issues-wsj
- Commodities: [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md), [Crude Oil (WTI)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WTI.md), [ULSD / Diesel](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DIESEL.md)

## Why it matters

Distillate inventories well below average point to tight diesel supply, which supports fuel and freight costs for feed buyers.

## Read by commodity

- WTI: bullish ▲
- BRENT: bullish ▲
- DIESEL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- wsj.com: https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/oil-prices-edge-lower-on-signs-of-rising-crude-exports-from-middle-east-40e9f1f1

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