U.S. crude oil inventories fell by 1.3 million barrels for the week ending December 12, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The decline brings stockpiles to 424.4 million barrels, a level that is approximately 4% below the five-year average for this time of year. This follows a more substantial inventory drop of 1.8 million barrels recorded in the previous week. The figures corroborate earlier estimates from the American Petroleum Institute (API), which anticipated a decline, signaling ongoing tightness in supply for US Crude and Brent Crude. Natural Gas was not directly impacted in this data set, but market activities will likely watch broader energy demand dynamics.
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Over the past month, Brent Crude has seen a 6.39% decline, with a 1-day technical indicator signaling a Sell. Similarly, US Crude dropped by 5.97% in the same period and is also showing a 1-day signal to Sell. Meanwhile, Natural Gas declined by 8.62% over the past month and currently has a 1-day technical signal of Hold. These price movements indicate sustained bearish pressures on energy commodities, influenced by supply and inventory dynamics. Investors can explore more updates, prices, and analysis across global markets at Commodities.