US fuel oil production rises in December
The US produced 15% 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 47,000 b/d to 353,000 b/d
- Supply up 388,000 b/d to 627,000 b/d
- Imports up 88,000 b/d to 196,000 b/d
Volumes of fuel oil supplied out of US storage tanks has increased in December thus far. 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 increased from 239,000 b/d in November 2025 to 627,000 b/d as of 5 December, the EIA reports.
This rise has pushed US fuel oil supply to its highest level in five years, its strongest point since 2021.
US refineries have produced 47,000 b/d more fuel oil in December, while imports have increased by 88,000 b/d.
Total US fuel oil stocks have decreased by 1.38 million bbls on the month to 21.68 million bbls.
By Gautamee Hazarika
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