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Larger Than Expected Drop in Oil, Gasoline, and Diesel Reignites Concerns Over Supply and Pressures International Markets.
The oil inventories in the United States fell more than expected last week, according to data from the Department of Energy, in a move that raises concerns about the impact on global prices. The drop was 607,000 barrels, reducing the total volume to 414.7 million, while analysts polled by the Wall Street Journal projected a reduction of only 300,000.
The scenario is accompanied by a decrease in gasoline and diesel inventories, which also fell beyond expectations.
For analysts consulted by IstoÉDinheiro, the situation raises an alert about the effects on international energy markets, as the U.S. plays a central role in the balance of global supply.
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Inventories Decrease More Than Expected
In detail, gasoline inventories fell by 1.08 million barrels, reaching 216.5 million, against a forecast decrease of 400,000.
Meanwhile, distillate stocks, which include diesel, decreased by 1.68 million barrels to 122.9 million, also well above the estimate of 400,000.
The simultaneous reduction in different derivatives reinforces the perception of tightening supply, which tends to reflect in international prices.
Moreover, the refinery utilization rate dropped from 93.3% to 93%, a decline smaller than expected, but it confirms the cooling in processing activity.
Production Rises, but Does Not Compensate
Despite the decline in inventories, the average daily oil production in the U.S. rose to 13.5 million barrels, showing the sector’s resilience. The increase, however, was not enough to neutralize the pressure on inventories.
The Cushing distribution hub, a reference for futures contracts, reported an increase of 177,000 barrels, totaling 23.7 million.
Still, experts assess that the momentary growth does not change the overall picture of decline and does not eliminate the risk of rising global oil prices.
Concerns About the International Market
According to an analysis released by IstoÉDinheiro, the movement reinforces the market’s sensitivity to any signs of imbalance between supply and demand.
The situation arises at a time when investors are closely monitoring the effects of geopolitical conflicts, OPEC+ production cuts, and the pace of the global economy.
For traders and analysts, the coming days may be marked by greater volatility in oil prices, as the current situation combines falling inventories, rising demand for derivatives, and external uncertainties.
The larger-than-expected drop in oil, gasoline, and diesel inventories in the U.S. already puts the market on alert for potential adjustments and price volatility.
Do you believe that this reduction could directly pressure fuel prices in Brazil, or will the country manage to contain external impacts?
Leave your opinion in the comments; we want to hear the views of those closely following this scenario.
Interessante que o estoque do U.S.A.diminuiu e a Rússia restringe a exportação, logo os 2 países se reuniram há 20 dias com a desculpa da guerra Ucrânia e agora com essa, isso é 1 vergonha!
Por se tratar de uma comodite, o Brasil deve acompanhar o mercado externo, tanto para aumento quanto para redução.