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2026.09.0214:30:00UTC+00U.S. Cushing Crude Stock Build Nearly Stalls as Inventories Edge Up Just 0.08M Barrels

Cushing crude oil inventories in the United States showed a sharp deceleration in growth, with stocks rising by just 0.080 million barrels, down from a previous increase of 1.176 million barrels. The latest data, updated on 2 September 2026, signal that crude inflows into the key storage hub have slowed markedly.

The pronounced drop in the pace of inventory builds at Cushing — a critical delivery point for U.S. crude benchmarks — may reflect shifting dynamics in supply, demand, or pipeline flows. While stocks are still increasing, the near-flat growth contrasts with the prior period’s more robust build, and will be closely watched by traders and analysts for clues about underlying market tightness and potential implications for U.S. oil prices.

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