US fuel oil production edges higher in December

The US produced 5% more fuel oil per day on average in December compared to November, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Changes in monthly US residual fuel oil from November to December:

• Production up 16,000 b/d to 322,000 b/d
• Supply up 314,000 b/d to 553,000 b/d
• Imports up 178,000 b/d to 286,000 b/d

Volumes of fuel oil supplied out of US storage tanks has increased in December. 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, increased from 239,000 b/d in November 2025 to 553,000 b/d as of 12 December, according to the EIA.

US refineries have produced 16,000 b/d more fuel oil in December so far, while imports have increased by 178,000 b/d.

Total US fuel oil stocks have decreased by 1.15 million bbls on the month to 21.91 million bbls.

By Gautamee Hazarika

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