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U.S. crude oil inventories jumped 16 million barrels in late February 2026, exceeding expectations and pushing oil prices negative despite geopolitical tensions.
U.S. crude oil inventories surged by 16 million barrels in the week ending February 20, 2026, far exceeding expectations, according to the EIA, driven by higher imports and lower refinery utilization.
Gasoline stocks fell by 1 million barrels, while distillate fuel inventories rose slightly.
Total crude stocks reached 435.8 million barrels, 3% below the five-year average.
Refineries operated at 88.6% capacity, producing 9.2 million barrels of gasoline daily.
Despite geopolitical tensions with Iran and potential tariff increases, oil prices turned negative amid the large inventory build and record unaccounted stock changes.
Los inventarios de petróleo crudo de los Estados Unidos saltaron 16 millones de barriles a fines de febrero de 2026, superando las expectativas y empujando los precios del petróleo a un nivel negativo a pesar de las tensiones geopolíticas.