https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-falls-on-larger-than-expected-build-in-u-s-inventoriesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-falls-on-larger-than-expected-build-in-u-s-inventorieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-falls-on-larger-than-expected-build-in-u-s-inventories#u84273Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:00:39 +0000Oil prices fell following an unexpected increase in U.S. crude oil stockpiles. The Energy Information Administration reported a build of 3 million barrels of crude, which included a surprising gain at the Cushing hub. While crude stocks rose, inventories for gasoline and distillates continued to decline, with distillate stocks falling 12% below average. This divergence in fuel types suggests a complex balance between raw material surpluses and refined product shortages.Why it mattersU.S. inventory data from the EIA typically drives short-term price volatility in global oil markets. Unexpected