
Crude stocks at Cushing fell 3.1 million barrels in the latest week, the largest weekly draw since October 2021, as refinery runs hit a 2020 high. Prices still fell on the day, with WTI down 54 cents to $79.10.
Falling inventories signal tight supply and strong refining demand, but the lack of a price rise shows the market was pricing other factors.
After 56 past neutral report events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -2.7% to +2.5%), and +0.8% over 20.
After 41 past neutral report events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -4.0% to +1.9%), and +1.8% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.