US fuel oil production continues to rise in September
The US produced 5% more fuel oil per day on average in September thus far compared to August, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Changes in monthly US residual fuel oil from August to September:
- Production up 14,000 b/d to 324,000 b/d
- Supply down 31,000 b/d to 265,000 b/d
- Imports up 37,000 b/d to 150,000 b/d
Volumes of fuel oil supplied out of US storage tanks has decreased in September so 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 decreased from 296,000 b/d in August 2025 to 265,000 b/d this month so far, the EIA reports.
US refineries have produced 14,000 b/d more fuel oil in September so far, while imports have increased by 37,000 b/d.
Total US fuel oil stocks have increased by 1.16 million bbls on the month to 21.04 million bbls.
By Gautamee Hazarika
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