U.S. Gasoline Inventories Unexpectedly Decline, Weekly Drop Exceeds Expectations for September 4

The American Petroleum Institute (API) released U.S. gasoline inventory data for the week ending September 4, 2026, on September 10, 2026.Gasoline inventories decreased by 1.867 million barrels this week, exceeding the expected drop of 1.758 million barrels. In the previous week, inventories had increased by 348,000 barrels. The shift from an increase to a significant decline suggests that market demand may be strengthening.**Data Background**API inventory data reflects changes in U.S. domestic stocks of crude oil, gasoline, and refined products, serving as a key indicator for assessing energy supply conditions. Compiled weekly by the American Petroleum Institute, these figures are typically released ahead of official EIA data and are considered a leading indicator for subsequent EIA releases.**Release Information**This data is rated as Level 1 (highest importance) and is published every Wednesday at 4:30 AM Beijing time. The next release is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 4:30 AM.Unit: ten thousand barrels

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