Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects U.S. oil production to reach a new high this year, exceeding previous expectations, and warns that an oil supply surplus in the coming months will put pressure on oil prices. The agency has also raised its global oil production forecast due to higher - than - expected non - OPEC oil production growth this year and next [1] Group 3: Summary of Relevant Data Inventory Data - As of the week ending October 3, 2025, the total U.S. crude oil inventory including strategic reserves was 827.246 million barrels, an increase of 4 million barrels from the previous week; U.S. commercial crude oil inventory was 420.261 million barrels, an increase of 3.715 million barrels from the previous week; U.S. gasoline inventory was 219.093 million barrels, a decrease of 1.6 million barrels from the previous week; distillate inventory was 121.559 million barrels, a decrease of 2.018 million barrels from the previous week [1][2] - Commercial crude oil inventory was 0.59% lower than the same period last year and 4% lower than the five - year average; gasoline inventory was 1.95% higher than the same period last year and 1% lower than the five - year average; distillate inventory was 2.57% higher than the same period last year and 6% lower than the five - year average [1] Other Operational Data - The U.S. refinery utilization rate was 92.4%, an increase of 1 percentage point from the previous week, with a growth rate of 1.09% [2] - U.S. crude oil production was 13,629 thousand barrels per day, an increase of 124 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, with a growth rate of 0.92% [2] - U.S. crude oil imports were 6,403 thousand barrels per day, an increase of 570 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, with a growth rate of 9.77% [2] - U.S. crude oil exports were 3,590 thousand barrels per day, a decrease of 161 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, with a decline rate of 4.29% [2]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The EIA report is a mixed bag. Real - time indicators are relatively positive, with inventories of crude oil and refined products all decreasing and the decline in refinery operating rate being limited. However, leading indicators are persistently weak, with terminal demand remaining poor. The lackluster performance of distillates during the peak season may speed up autumn maintenance, offsetting the positive impact of inventory data. Despite the short - term upward trend in oil prices after the report release, the upward potential of oil prices is limited due to weak forward - looking indicators [12] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalog Inventory Data - As of September 19, U.S. commercial crude oil inventory was 414.754 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 607,000 barrels, contrary to the expected increase of 235,000 barrels. Cushing inventory increased by 177,000 barrels, and strategic reserve inventory increased by 230,000 barrels. Gasoline inventory decreased by 1.081 million barrels, contrary to the expected increase of 200,000 barrels, and distillate inventory decreased by 1.685 million barrels, exceeding the expected decrease of 500,000 barrels. The total inventory of the U.S. crude oil chain decreased by 244,000 barrels [2][3] Production, Import, and Processing Data - U.S. crude oil production increased by 19,000 barrels per day to 13.501 million barrels per day. Crude oil net imports increased by 1.596 million barrels per day to 2.011 million barrels per day. Crude oil processing volume increased by 52,000 barrels per day to 16.476 million barrels per day. The refinery operating rate decreased by 0.3% week - on - week to 93.0% [3] Terminal Demand Data - The four - week smoothed terminal apparent demand for U.S. crude oil decreased by 205,250 barrels per day to 20.46575 million barrels per day. The four - week smoothed apparent demand for gasoline decreased by 70,250 barrels per day to 8.8485 million barrels per day. The four - week smoothed apparent demand for distillates decreased by 100,750 barrels per day to 3.626 million barrels per day. The four - week smoothed apparent demand for jet fuel decreased by 57,500 barrels per day to 1.64525 million barrels per day. Terminal demand for refined products remains poor [3][8]

Core Insights - The article highlights the deep-rooted crisis in the oil market, driven by three main challenges: declining employment confidence, the restructuring of clean energy rules, and ineffective geopolitical strategies [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Context - The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut of 25 basis points reflects concerns over a slowing economy, with the U.S. job market showing signs of weakness [1][2]. - August's non-farm payrolls increased by only 22,000, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, indicating a significant drop in consumer employment confidence to its lowest level since 2013 [2]. Group 2: Oil Market Dynamics - International oil prices fell, with West Texas Intermediate crude settling at $63.57 per barrel, down 0.75%, and Brent crude at $67.44 per barrel, also down 0.75% [1]. - The increase in distillate oil inventories, which exceeded market expectations, raises concerns about demand conditions and puts additional pressure on oil prices [1]. Group 3: Structural Challenges - The article discusses a paradigm shift in the fossil energy system, suggesting that reliance on monetary policy and geopolitical maneuvering is insufficient to maintain traditional energy pricing structures [1][3]. - The rise of renewable energy, which now accounts for 42% of global power generation, is significantly impacting traditional energy values, with solar costs dropping to one-third of coal power [2][3]. Group 4: Strategic Recommendations - Companies in the oil sector are encouraged to transition from resource extraction to energy services, emphasizing collaboration between distillate oil and clean energy [3][4]. - A multi-dimensional evaluation system that includes carbon pricing, energy security, and geopolitical risks is recommended to better understand oil price fluctuations [3][4]. Group 5: Technological Innovations - The article suggests that breakthroughs in technology, such as hydrogen steelmaking, are essential for the commercialization of clean energy solutions [4]. - Companies can adopt models like Shell's "energy as a service" to integrate distributed energy sources and create closed-loop solutions [4].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges facing the oil market due to economic weakness in the U.S., highlighting a threefold dilemma in oil demand and the need for a new matrix of technology, rules, and ecology to address the crisis [1][2]. Economic Weakness - The U.S. economy is showing signs of significant slowdown, with the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates by 25 basis points to stimulate the economy amid weak employment indicators [1][2]. - August's non-farm payrolls increased by only 22,000, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, indicating a decline in consumer employment confidence to its lowest level since 2013 [2]. Oil Price Dynamics - International oil prices fell, with West Texas Intermediate crude settling at $63.57 per barrel, down 0.75%, and Brent crude at $67.44 per barrel, also down 0.75% [1]. - The decline in oil prices is attributed to a combination of oversupply and weak fuel demand, exacerbated by a significant increase in distillate oil inventories [1]. Structural Changes in Energy - The article emphasizes that the current fluctuations in oil prices are symptomatic of a broader transformation in the fossil energy system, necessitating a shift from traditional energy pricing mechanisms to a new soft power matrix that includes technology standards and governance rules [1][3]. - The share of renewable energy in global power generation has reached 42%, with the cost of solar power dropping to one-third of coal power, indicating a systemic restructuring of traditional energy values [2]. Geopolitical Factors - The geopolitical landscape is shifting, with U.S. attempts to leverage energy pricing against Russia being undermined by fundamental supply-demand imbalances [1][2]. - Trump's comments on oil prices being a tool for geopolitical leverage highlight the risks of conflating energy resources with political strategies, which can disrupt market mechanisms [2]. Market Insights - The article suggests that a multi-dimensional assessment system incorporating carbon pricing, energy security, and geopolitical risks is essential for understanding oil price fluctuations, as traditional financial indicators are insufficient [3]. - Oil companies are encouraged to transition from resource extraction to energy services, emphasizing collaboration between distillate oil and clean energy [3][4]. Technological Innovations - The breakthrough for value innovation lies in technological coupling, such as hydrogen steelmaking, which requires advancements in high-pressure storage and transportation technologies [4]. - Companies can adopt models like Shell's "energy as a service" to integrate distributed energy sources and create closed-loop solutions [4].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided on the industry investment rating. 2. Core View of the Report - The macro - expectation is difficult to reverse the weak fundamental situation, limiting the geopolitical premium space in the short - term and driving the center of the crude oil futures market to gradually decline in the long - term. The market reaction is generally bearish due to the entry into the traditional demand off - season and the Fed's interest rate decision [1]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog Production - As of the week ending September 12, the daily average crude oil production in the US was 13.482 million barrels, a decrease of 13,000 barrels from the previous week and an increase of 282,000 barrels from the same period last year. The four - week daily average production as of September 12 was 13.46 million barrels, 1.4% higher than the same period last year. The daily average production this year was 13.437 million barrels, 1.9% higher than last year [1]. Inventory - US commercial crude oil inventory decreased by 9.285 million barrels to 415.361 million barrels, a decrease of 2.19%. Cushing crude oil inventory decreased by 296,000 barrels to 23.561 million barrels, a decrease of 1.24%. US gasoline inventory decreased by 2.347 million barrels to 217.650 million barrels, a decrease of 1.07%. US distillate oil inventory increased by 4.046 million barrels to 124.684 million barrels, an increase of 3.35%. US total oil product inventory increased by 1.171 million barrels to 1.282421 billion barrels, an increase of 0.019%. US strategic petroleum reserve inventory increased by 504,000 barrels to 405.728 million barrels, an increase of 0.12% [1][2]. Refinery - The US refinery utilization rate was 93.3%, a decrease of 1.6 percentage points from the previous week, a decrease of 1.69% [2]. Trade - US crude oil imports were 5.692 million barrels per day, a decrease of 579,000 barrels per day from the previous week, a decrease of 9.23%. US crude oil exports were 5.277 million barrels per day, an increase of 2.532 million barrels per day from the previous week, an increase of 92.1%, reaching the highest level in nearly two years [1][2]. Interest Rate - The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points as expected. After the announcement of the Fed's interest rate decision, oil prices showed a downward trend [1].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The report implies a relatively bearish outlook for the oil market [8] 2. Report's Core View - The EIA report for the week is a mixed bag, with a significant decline in crude oil inventory exceeding market expectations and a substantial drop in gasoline inventory. However, more forward - looking data shows weakness, such as the decline in refinery operating rates indicating the start of autumn maintenance, and the poor performance of distillates leading to a counter - seasonal increase in inventory, which may promote refinery maintenance. Overall, it is a relatively bearish report [8] 3. Summary by Related Data 3.1 Inventory Data - As of September 12, U.S. commercial crude oil total inventory was 415.361 million barrels, a week - on - week decrease of 9.285 million barrels, far exceeding the expected decrease of 857,000 barrels. Cushing inventory decreased by 296,000 barrels, and strategic reserve inventory increased by 504,000 barrels. Gasoline inventory decreased by 2.347 million barrels, contrary to the expected increase of 1 million barrels, while distillate inventory increased by 4.046 million barrels, exceeding the expected increase of 1 million barrels [2][3] - The total inventory of the U.S. crude oil chain increased by 1.675 million barrels [3] 3.2 Production, Import, and Processing Data - U.S. crude oil production decreased by 13,000 barrels per day to 13.482 million barrels per day [3] - U.S. crude oil net imports decreased by 3.111 million barrels per day to 415,000 barrels per day [3] - U.S. crude oil processing volume decreased by 394,000 barrels per day to 16.424 million barrels per day [3] 3.3 Demand Data - U.S. crude oil terminal apparent demand (four - week smoothing) decreased by 217,250 barrels per day to 20.671 million barrels per day [3] - U.S. gasoline apparent demand (four - week smoothing) decreased by 8,000 barrels per day to 8.91875 million barrels per day [3] - U.S. distillate apparent demand (four - week smoothing) decreased by 86,500 barrels per day to 3.72675 million barrels per day [3] - U.S. jet fuel apparent demand (four - week smoothing) decreased by 69,000 barrels per day to 1.70275 million barrels per day [3] 3.4 Market Impact and Analysis - The large - scale decline in U.S. crude oil inventory last week was mainly due to a significant increase in exports, resulting in a large decrease in net imports. The single - week export data reached 5.277 million barrels per day, a new high since 2024. However, the domestic refinery operating rate decreased by 1.6% to 93.3%, indicating the gradual start of traditional autumn maintenance [4] - In the traditional autumn harvest consumption season, distillate demand decreased instead of increasing, causing inventory to rise during the period of declining refinery operating rates. The current large increase in distillate inventory is counter - seasonal, which may affect distillate cracking and accelerate the progress of refinery autumn maintenance [6] - After the release of the EIA report, oil prices fell slightly and further declined after the Federal Reserve's interest - rate meeting [8]

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that the U.S. distillate oil inventory increased by 4.046 million barrels, significantly higher than the market expectation of an increase of 975,000 barrels [1]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The EIA weekly crude oil data shows that as of September 5, 2025, the refinery utilization rate continued to decline, net imports increased by 4.7 million barrels, and U.S. commercial crude oil inventories, gasoline inventories, and distillate inventories all increased [1]. - The U.S. traditional fuel consumption peak season is coming to an end, and OPEC+ will start a new round of production increase in October, with an increase of 137,000 barrels per day [1]. - Geopolitical risks, such as the Israeli attack on the Hamas leader in Qatar and the large - scale Russian air strikes in Ukraine, may lead to the second - stage restrictive measures by the West, increasing concerns about potential supply risks and supporting oil price increases [1]. 3. Key Data Summaries Inventory Data - The total U.S. crude oil inventory, including strategic reserves, was 829.81 million barrels, an increase of 4.45 million barrels from the previous week; commercial crude oil inventories were 424.646 million barrels, an increase of 3.94 million barrels; gasoline inventories were 219.997 million barrels, an increase of 1.46 million barrels; distillate inventories were 120.638 million barrels, an increase of 4.72 million barrels [1]. - Compared with the same period last year, crude oil inventories were 1.31% higher, gasoline inventories were 0.70% lower, and distillate inventories were 3.51% lower. Compared with the five - year average, crude oil inventories were 3% lower, gasoline inventories were flat, and distillate inventories were 9% lower [1]. - The U.S. strategic petroleum reserve inventory increased by 514,000 barrels to 405.224 million barrels, a 0.13% increase [2]. Production and Trade Data - U.S. refinery utilization rate was 94.9%, a 0.6 - percentage - point increase from the previous week, or 0.64% [2]. - U.S. crude oil production was 13.495 million barrels per day, an increase of 72,000 barrels per day, or 0.54% [2]. - U.S. crude oil imports were 6.271 million barrels per day, a decrease of 471,000 barrels per day, or 6.99% [2]. - U.S. crude oil exports were 2.745 million barrels per day, a decrease of 1.139 million barrels per day, or 29.33% [2]. Inventory Change Table | Item | 2025 - 09 - 05 | 2025 - 08 - 29 | Change | Percentage Change | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | U.S. commercial crude oil inventory (thousand barrels) | 424,646 | 420,707 | 3,939 | 0.94% | | Cushing crude oil inventory (thousand barrels) | 23,857 | 24,222 | - 365 | - 1.51% | | U.S. gasoline inventory (thousand barrels) | 219,997 | 218,539 | 1,458 | 0.67% | | U.S. distillate inventory (thousand barrels) | 120,638 | 115,923 | 4,715 | 4.07% | | U.S. total oil product inventory (thousand barrels) | 1,281,250 | 1,265,820 | 15,430 | 1.22% | | U.S. strategic petroleum reserve inventory (thousand barrels) | 405,224 | 404,710 | 514 | 0.13% | | U.S. refinery utilization rate (%) | 94.9 | 94.3 | 0.6 | 0.64% | | U.S. crude oil production (thousand barrels per day) | 13,495 | 13,423 | 72 | 0.54% | | U.S. crude oil imports (thousand barrels per day) | 6,271 | 6,742 | - 471 | - 6.99% | | U.S. crude oil exports (thousand barrels per day) | 2.745 | 3.884 | - 1.139 | - 29.33% | [2]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The medium - to long - term outlook for oil prices is bearish, but the short - term market is subject to supply - side disturbances [8] Core View of the Report - The EIA weekly report is relatively bearish. Although refinery operating rates indicate that U.S. refineries have not fully started autumn maintenance, inventory and demand indicators suggest it is inevitable. With declining refining demand and increasing supply, oil prices are bearish in the medium to long term, while the short - term market is affected by supply - side factors [8] Summary by Relevant Catalog 1. Main Data - As of September 5, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories were 424,646 thousand barrels, a week - on - week increase of 393,900 barrels, contrary to the expected decrease of 100,000 barrels. Cushing inventories decreased by 36,500 barrels, and strategic reserve inventories increased by 51,400 barrels [2][3] - Gasoline inventories increased by 145,800 barrels, contrary to the expected decrease of 20,000 barrels, and distillate inventories increased by 471,500 barrels, exceeding the expected increase of 4,000 barrels [2][3] - U.S. crude oil production increased by 72 thousand barrels per day to 13,495 thousand barrels per day, and net imports increased by 668 thousand barrels per day to 3,526 thousand barrels per day [3] - U.S. crude oil processing volume decreased by 51 thousand barrels per day to 16,818 thousand barrels per day [3] - The four - week smoothed values of U.S. crude oil, gasoline, distillate, and jet fuel terminal apparent demand all decreased [3] 2. Report Review - Last week, U.S. crude oil inventories unexpectedly increased due to a significant drop in exports leading to increased net imports. However, the sustainability of the export decline needs further observation as there is a periodic decline pattern at the beginning of the month [4] - Refinery operating rates increased by 0.6% week - on - week to 94.9%, indicating that traditional autumn maintenance has not fully begun [4] 3. Product Oil Situation - All major crude oil product inventories rose this week, with gasoline inventories unexpectedly rising and distillate inventories rising far more than expected, driving a significant increase in the total crude oil chain inventory [6] - Except for propane and propylene, the four - week smoothed values of all terminal demand categories decreased. The single - week implied demand for gasoline was only 850,800 barrels per day, far lower than the previous level of around 900,000 barrels per day, which is in line with seasonal patterns [6] - The significant increase in distillate inventories is counter - seasonal. Usually, after September, distillate inventories tend to decline during refinery autumn maintenance and the autumn harvest consumption peak, but this week's large - scale inventory build - up will suppress future refinery operating rates and corresponding refining demand [6]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided 2. Core Viewpoints - The increase in this period's crude oil inventory exceeded market expectations, leading to a decline in international oil prices. In the fourth quarter, crude oil consumption is transitioning from the peak season to the off - season. If the OPEC+ production increase plan continues, the market may face supply surplus pressure, which will limit the upside potential of oil prices [1] 3. Summary by Related Content 3.1 Product Demand - In the four weeks ending August 29, the average daily total demand for refined oil products in the United States was 21.282 million barrels, 2.5% higher than the same period last year. The four - week average daily demand for motor gasoline was 9.05 million barrels, 0.8% lower than the same period last year, and the four - week average daily demand for distillate oil was 3.894 million barrels, 4.2% higher than the same period last year [1] 3.2 Inventory Data - As of August 29, the U.S. commercial crude oil inventory was 420.707 million barrels, an increase of 2.415 million barrels (0.58%) from the previous week. The Cushing crude oil inventory was 24.222 million barrels, an increase of 1.59 million barrels (7.03%). The U.S. gasoline inventory was 218.539 million barrels, a decrease of 3.795 million barrels (-1.71%), and the U.S. distillate oil inventory was 115.923 million barrels, an increase of 1.681 million barrels (1.47%). The total U.S. oil product inventory was 1.26582 billion barrels, an increase of 7.102 million barrels (0.56%), and the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve inventory was 404.71 million barrels, an increase of 509,000 barrels (0.13%) [1][2] 3.3 Production and Trade Data - The U.S. refinery utilization rate was 94.3%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points (-0.32%). The U.S. crude oil production was 13.423 million barrels per day, a decrease of 16,000 barrels per day (-0.12%). The U.S. crude oil imports were 6.742 million barrels per day, an increase of 508,000 barrels per day (8.15%), and the U.S. crude oil exports were 3.884 million barrels per day, an increase of 74,000 barrels per day (1.94%) [2]