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US Oil Inventories Sag as Hormuz Turmoil Rages On

Crude oil inventories in the United States saw a decrease of 7.2 million barrels during the week ending July 24, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released on Wednesday.

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US oil inventories have declined significantly, with a decrease of 7.2 million barrels recorded during the week ending July 24. This reduction brings the total commercial stockpiles to 404.5 million barrels, which is now 7% below the five-year average for this time of year. The decrease in US oil inventories comes amidst ongoing turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments.

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