https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-crude-oil-stockpiles-post-unexpected-buildContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-crude-oil-stockpiles-post-unexpected-buildhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-crude-oil-stockpiles-post-unexpected-build#u84413Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:06:39 +0000U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 3 million barrels, an unexpected build that caused oil prices to fall. This gain occurred at both the national level and the Cushing hub. While crude stocks rose, inventories for gasoline and distillates continued to decline. The results defied EIA expectations, which had predicted a crude oil decrease of 0.595 million barrels and a distillate decrease of 0.599 million barrels.Why it mattersThe U.S. has previously used its strategic petroleum reserve to lower gasoline prices following conflict with Iran. Current efforts to replenish these low reserves ma