The Energy Information Administration released its report on US crude stocks, showing a build of 6 million barrels in the week ending October 5, adding to the 8 million build in the previous reading, with total stocks increasing to 410 million barrels, settling at five-year averages.
Total gasoline stocks rose 1 million barrels, making them 7% above averages, while distillate stocks fell 2.7 million barrels, marking them 4% below averages.