US fuel oil production declines in October
The US has produced 10% less fuel oil per day on average in October compared to September, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Changes in monthly US residual fuel oil from September to October:
- Production down 32,000 b/d to 284,000 b/d
- Supply down 56,000 b/d to 233,000 b/d
- Imports down 18,000 b/d to 126,000 b/d
Volumes of fuel oil supplied out of US storage tanks has decreased in October. The fuel oil goes to outlets like bunker fuel blenders and bulk terminals, refinery coking units for upgrades to higher-value products, or to power generation.
Supply, which can also imply demand, has decreased from 289,000 b/d in September 2025 to 233,000 b/d in October, the EIA reports.
US refineries have produced 32,000 b/d less fuel oil in October, while imports have decreased by 18,000 b/d.
Total US fuel oil stocks have increased 705,000 bbls on the month to 21.64 million bbls.
By Gautamee Hazarika
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