Crude oil inventories increased by 7.36 million barrels, exceeding analyst forecasts of a 120,000-barrel build.
This unexpected build has spooked traders, contributing to a bearish market outlook amidst record US production and IEA warnings of a global supply overhang.
According to the American Petroleum Institute (API), this large build has led to oil market concerns.
No comment from the API was provided.
Author's summary: Crude inventories rise unexpectedly.