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Crude inventories held by OECD member countries fell in May to the lowest level since 1990 as governments drew down stocks to offset the blockage of Gulf crude shipments during the Middle East war.

Cushing, Oklahoma, Middle East

Who
Tickmill market strategist Patrick Munnelly, oil industry experts, shipping companies, International Energy Agency, Tamas Varga
What
Crude inventories held by OECD member countries fell in May to the lowest level since 1990 as governments drew down stocks to offset the blockage of Gulf crude shipments during the Middle East war.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:41:15 GMT · 1h 28m ago
Where
Cushing, Oklahoma, Middle East ·
Why
The decline in crude inventories is due to governments drawing down stocks to offset blocked Gulf crude shipments during the Middle East war, with additional selling pressure from other factors.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

A significant drop in crude inventories, particularly at Cushing to 'tank bottoms', indicates potential supply constraints and operational difficulties for the hub. This, combined with a large Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown, reflects ongoing global oil supply challenges and a recalibration of the oil market balance.

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  1. Currently Reading1h 28m ago
    Crude inventories held by OECD member countries fell in May to the lowest level since 1990 as governments drew down stocks to offset the blockage of Gulf crude shipments during the Middle East war.
  2. Markets1h 28m ago
    Cushing, Oklahoma, crude oil stockpiles declined for the eighth straight week to just above 20 million barrels, the lowest level for this time of year since 2005 and near 'tank bottoms'.
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