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22.04.202614:30:00UTC+00Cushing Crude Stockpiles Swing Back to Build, Signaling Easing Supply Draw in U.S. Market

U.S. Cushing crude oil inventories have reversed direction, shifting from a notable drawdown to a measurable build, according to the latest data updated on 22 April 2026. The key storage hub saw stocks rise by 0.806 million barrels, compared with the previous reading of a 1.727 million-barrel decline.

The move from a sizeable draw to a net build suggests a moderation in the tightness that had been apparent in prior weeks at Cushing, a critical delivery point for U.S. crude benchmarks. While the magnitude of the increase is smaller than the earlier decline, the directional change may influence short-term market sentiment, as traders reassess expectations for regional supply balances and refinery demand in the United States.

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