【环球财经】美国商业原油库存增加 国际油价13日下跌

Core Insights - International oil prices weakened due to an increase in U.S. commercial crude oil inventories and a negative outlook on oil market supply and demand from the International Energy Agency (IEA) [1][2] Group 1: Oil Price Movements - As of the close on August 13, the price of light crude oil futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell by $0.52 to $62.65 per barrel, a decrease of 0.82% [1] - The price of Brent crude oil futures for October delivery decreased by $0.49 to $65.63 per barrel, a decline of 0.74% [1] Group 2: U.S. Oil Inventory Data - The U.S. commercial crude oil inventory was reported at 426.7 million barrels, an increase of 3 million barrels week-on-week [1] - Gasoline inventories decreased by 800,000 barrels, while distillate inventories increased by 700,000 barrels [1] - Propane and propylene inventories saw a significant increase of 3.9 million barrels [1] - Overall, U.S. commercial oil inventories rose by 7.5 million barrels [1] Group 3: Refinery Operations - The average daily crude oil processing volume at U.S. refineries was 17.2 million barrels, an increase of 56,000 barrels week-on-week [1] - The average refinery utilization rate was 96.4%, down from 96.9% the previous week [1] - The average daily gasoline supply was 9 million barrels, a decrease of 40,000 barrels week-on-week [1] - The average daily net crude oil imports were 3.433 million barrels, an increase of 699,000 barrels week-on-week [1] Group 4: Strategic Oil Reserves and Production - The commercial crude oil inventory in the Cushing region was 23.1 million barrels, showing a slight increase [2] - The U.S. strategic petroleum reserve stood at 403.2 million barrels, an increase of 226,000 barrels [2] - The average daily crude oil production in the U.S. was 13.327 million barrels, an increase of 43,000 barrels week-on-week [2] Group 5: Global Oil Supply and Demand Outlook - The IEA's monthly oil market report projected global daily crude oil supply to increase by 2.5 million barrels this year and 1.9 million barrels next year, higher than previous forecasts [2] - Global daily oil demand is expected to increase by 685,000 barrels this year and 699,000 barrels next year, lower than earlier predictions [2] - The report indicated that demand from major economies remains sluggish, with consumer confidence under pressure, making a significant rebound in oil demand unlikely [2]