US Crude Inventories Drop by Most on Record as Exports Surge

U.S. crude oil inventories fell by a record amount due to increased exports, driven in part by global supply disruptions from the conflict near Hormuz. The decline brought total crude stocks to their lowest level in nearly a year and highlighted America's growing role as an international supplier.

By Nathan Risser and Alex Longley Wed, May 20, 2026 at 6:16 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

US Crude Inventories Drop by Most on Record as Exports Surge

Topics: Hormuz Strait blockage oil exports US crude inventories

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