U.S. gasoline stocks surged by 4.125 million barrels, a significant increase from the previous decline of 1.081 million barrels. This marks a substantial turnaround, highlighting a notable rise in gasoline inventories.
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The actual increase in gasoline stocks far exceeded analyst estimates of a 500,000-barrel rise. This unexpected surge is likely to weigh on energy stocks, as higher inventories can signal weaker demand or oversupply. The impact may be more sentiment-driven in the short term, affecting oil and gas companies most directly.