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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2012 10:42:03 AM Ignore PD Report Abuse The Energy Information Administration released its weekly report on the condition of petroleum inventories in the United States today. Here are some highlights: CRUDE INVENTORIES: Crude oil inventories increased by 3.9 million barrels to a total of 369.0 million barrels. At 369.0 million barrels, inventories are 12.1 million barrels above last year (3.4%) and are above the upper limit of the average range. GASOLINE INVENTORIES: Gasoline inventories decreased by 3.7 million barrels to 214.0 million barrels. At 214.0 million barrels, inventories are up 5.9 million barrels, or 2.8% more than last year. Here's how individual regions and their gasoline inventory fared last week: East Coast (-2.3mb); Midwest... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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The Energy Information Administration released its weekly report on the condition of petroleum inventories in the United States today.

Here are some highlights:

CRUDE INVENTORIES:
Crude oil inventories increased by 3.9 million barrels to a total of 369.0 million barrels. At 369.0 million barrels, inventories are 12.1 million barrels above last year (3.4%) and are above the upper limit of the average range.

GASOLINE INVENTORIES:
Gasoline inventories decreased by 3.7 million barrels to 214.0 million barrels. At 214.0 million barrels, inventories are up 5.9 million barrels, or 2.8% more than last year. Here's how individual regions and their gasoline inventory fared last week: East Coast (-2.3mb); Midwest...

Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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gawxnative All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:510 Points:229,865 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2012 7:11:26 AM Ignore gawxnative Report Abuse they have to "clear it" out of the system for the summer blends
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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,963 Points:2,117,390 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 11:15:44 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Why not include a chart or graph showing the change, rather than just mkaing us gloss over a bunch of numbers?
smitttygas Rookie Author Ontario Posts:15 Points:11,250 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 11:12:47 AM Ignore smitttygas Report Abuse more bogus
JXQW Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,787 Points:684,175 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 11:12:27 AM Ignore JXQW Report Abuse any reason can increase gas prices
MrLuigi Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,773 Points:966,685 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 11:02:17 AM Ignore MrLuigi Report Abuse even more reason for prices to drop, at least until the winter blend is used up
WilW Champion Author Atlanta Posts:12,223 Points:2,672,880 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 11:01:48 AM Ignore WilW Report Abuse Big "duh".
mikerroy Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:2,566 Points:720,920 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 11:00:15 AM Ignore mikerroy Report Abuse If anything happens in the world, even a tree falling in the woods, that is justification to increase the price of gas,
geoag02 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:843 Points:177,970 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:57:33 AM Ignore geoag02 Report Abuse So once all the winter grade is used up that is when the price at the pump will go up....some more.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,520 Points:1,669,585 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:54:44 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse As far as I can see,this report has no effect on pump prices.
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CAD69 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:3,206 Points:846,240 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:52:42 AM Ignore CAD69 Report Abuse so gas prices should go down right?
eddyp94 Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,163 Points:1,660,835 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:52:37 AM Ignore eddyp94 Report Abuse But will fuel pumps follow...
wingryder92 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:5,672 Points:558,980 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:52:00 AM Ignore wingryder92 Report Abuse Oil prices are dropping but gas prices are still rising.
sailormon Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,595 Points:809,210 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:51:20 AM Ignore sailormon Report Abuse Saw a reduction in diesel here today...From $4.15 to 4.09 per gallon. Gasoline on the other hand has been steady at $3.99 for weeks!
Jebeahm Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,247 Points:458,305 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:51:19 AM Ignore Jebeahm Report Abuse There has been a small drop in my area
CharlieC08 Champion Author Colorado Posts:8,077 Points:1,486,075 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:51:10 AM Ignore CharlieC08 Report Abuse Some much that we don't know.
rjd1608 Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,361 Points:1,930,005 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:50:35 AM Ignore rjd1608 Report Abuse how will it effect prices?
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DABEE1073 Champion Author San Diego Posts:8,205 Points:1,573,085 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:48:23 AM Ignore DABEE1073 Report Abuse SO THEN THE PUMP PRICE SHOULD COME DOWN.
Jakster All-Star Author Allentown Posts:975 Points:471,390 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:48:01 AM Ignore Jakster Report Abuse At least prices seem to have stabilized for now. Let's hope it stays that way.
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gasoutherneagle Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,249 Points:737,410 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:43:10 AM Ignore gasoutherneagle Report Abuse Their is going to be a summer surplus in oil!
Michaels2011 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,141 Points:106,005 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:42:38 AM Ignore Michaels2011 Report Abuse old news
JagXKR Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,159 Points:1,091,380 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:41:24 AM Ignore JagXKR Report Abuse The EIA is a waste of tax dollars.
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Somis1 Champion Author Ventura Posts:13,682 Points:2,614,775 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:38:54 AM Ignore Somis1 Report Abuse Blah, blah, blah. Here's another great candidate agency for elimination.
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bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,735 Points:3,108,125 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:36:48 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse Same as yesterday & usually liquidation means dropping price - not increasing them...but wait it has dropped by pennies last couple changes - so put out the signs " BIG 1.1% OFF Sale".
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Tutootin Champion Author Toronto Posts:10,121 Points:3,077,430 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:34:00 AM Ignore Tutootin Report Abuse Exact same article posted yesterday!
puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,544 Points:727,305 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:32:06 AM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse We need a build in gasoline inventories. More supply means lower prices.
Tanner_1 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,541 Points:457,865 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:31:31 AM Ignore Tanner_1 Report Abuse Not sure that the whole thing makes any sense!
DimitrisIL Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,503 Points:523,740 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2012 10:31:26 AM Ignore DimitrisIL Report Abuse Prices at the pump will only go down if they run out of storage space for crude.