United States crude oil inventories jumped by 3.72 million barrels in the week ended April 3rd 2026 as stocks continued to climb for a fourth straight week following a significant 10.263 million barrel increase in the previous week. Gasoline inventories fell by 3.97 million barrels following a 3.209 million barrel decline in the previous period. Distillate stockpiles which include diesel and heating oil decreased by 599,000 barrels following a 1.04 million barrel drop in the previous period.