US SPR Draws Down Crude Oil Stocks by 3.6 Million Barrels
The US Strategic Reserve (SPR) has seen a draw of approximately 3.6 million barrels from its crude oil stocks, leaving it with about 285 million barrels.
This development is significant because SPR draws are policy-driven and not related to commercial inventory prints or refinery and import flows.
The read-through on West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices has historically been influenced by government intent rather than the actual number of barrels released.