Commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2.0 million barrels
Commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2.0 million barrels

For the week ending July 17, 2026, commercial crude oil inventories (excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased 2.0 million barrels to 411.7 million barrels, 6% below the previous five-year (2021–2025) average. Gasoline inventories increased 0.8 million barrels, 7% below the five-year average. Distillate inventories increased 1.4 million barrels, 10% below the five-year average. Propane/propylene inventories increased 6.3 million barrels, 34% above the five-year average. Total commercial petroleum inventories increased by 11.6 million barrels for the week.

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07-22-2026

New York imports more electricity from Canada after high-voltage transmission line opens
New York imports more electricity from Canada after high-voltage transmission line opens

On July 3, 2026, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) imported 52 gigawatthours (GWh) of electricity from Canada, the most traded between the two areas since January 2025. Some of the imported electricity flowed along the new Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission line between Quebec, Canada, and New York City, which officially reached commercial operations in May after three years of construction.

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07-20-2026

What are tank bottoms?
What are tank bottoms?

Crude oil inventories held at storage facilities in Cushing, Oklahoma, fell below 20 million barrels during the week ending June 19 until the week ending July 10, according to our Weekly Petroleum Status Report.

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07-16-2026

Petroleum markets responded to disruptions in the Middle East in the second quarter
Petroleum markets responded to disruptions in the Middle East in the second quarter

Petroleum markets in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26) were characterized by continued disruptions to international crude oil and petroleum product flows through the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to higher and more volatile crude oil prices through most of the quarter. The disruptions also resulted in international buyers seeking alternative supply sources for petroleum products, driving up U.S. refinery margins, production, and exports.

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07-15-2026

Global liquefied natural gas trade volumes reached record high in 2025
Global liquefied natural gas trade volumes reached record high in 2025

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade volumes increased 5.4% to a record 56.3 billion cubic feet per day last year (Bcf/d), driven largely by U.S. LNG export capacity expanding to meet growing demand, according to a recent report from the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers (GIIGNL). Global LNG trade has slowed this year following the closure of the key export route for Qatar, the world's second-largest LNG exporter.

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07-14-2026

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