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U.S. oil prices extended declines after the EIA reported a 1.2 million barrel crude build, against an expected draw. Gasoline and distillate inventories also rose more than forecast.
WTI fell 2.3% to $61.27 per barrel.
Unexpected inventory builds across crude, gasoline and distillates point to ample U.S. supply and weaker crude prices. Lower diesel prices can reduce transport costs for feed buyers.
wsj.comJan 8, 2020After 171 past bearish report events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.5% over 5 sessions (37% higher; middle half -4.8% to +1.9%), and -0.9% over 20.
After 86 past bearish report events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median -0.9% over 5 sessions (37% higher; middle half -4.3% to +0.9%), and +0.4% 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.
On the day of the move, WTI fell 2.3% and EIA data showed a surprise crude build plus larger-than-expected distillate inventory gains, which cuts input costs and signals ample supply, pressuring ULSD futures.
