US oil inventories reportedly up by 2.5 million barrels

US oil inventories reportedly up by 2.5 million barrels

Crude oil inventories in the United States increased by 2.5 million barrels in the week that ended May 17, marking a smaller-than-expected buildup, private data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) reportedly showed on Tuesday, APA reports citing BBN.

During the reported week, gasoline stockpiles saw a jump of 2 million barrels, while reserves in Cushing, Oklahoma, allegedly grew by 1.77 million barrels. Meanwhile, distillate inventories are said to have declined by 320,000 barrels.

Source: en.apa.az