Fueling Strategy: Please “FUEL AS NEEDED” today/tonight, Tuesday please keep your tanks topped ahead of Wednesday’s 2.5 cents increased~Be Safe

NMEX Crude      $ 78.74 UP $1.6700

NYMEX ULSD     $2.7705 UP $0.0248

NYMEX Gas       $2.8951 UP $0.0933

NEWS

September WTI crude oil on Monday closed up +1.67 (+2.17%), and Sep RBOB gasoline closed up +8.24 (+2.99%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices Monday moved sharply higher, with crude posting a 3-month nearest-futures high and gasoline posting a 9-month high.  Crude prices are underpinned by the outlook for tighter supplies after Saudi Arabia earlier this month said it would extend its unilateral 1 million bpd crude production cut through August and after Russia’s crude shipments fell to a 6-month low.  Gains in crude accelerated on technical buying Monday after prices rose above their 200-day moving average.

Strength in the crude crack spread is bullish for oil prices after the crack spread Monday jumped to a 4-month high.  The stronger crack spread encourages refiners to boost their crude purchases and refine the crude into gasoline and distillates.

Monday’s global news on manufacturing activity was mixed for energy demand and crude prices.  On the positive side, the U.S. Jul S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose +2.7 to 49.0, stronger than expectations of a decline to 46.2.  Conversely, the Eurozone Jul S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly fell -0.7 to 42.7, weaker than expectations of an increase to 43.5 and the steepest pace of contraction in more than three years.  Also, the Japan Jul Jibun Bank manufacturing PMI fell -0.4 to a 4-month low of 49.4.

A bullish factor for crude oil is a decline in Russian crude shipments.  Vessel-tracking data monitored by Bloomberg showed Russian crude oil shipments in the four weeks to July 16 dropped to a 6-month low of 3.1 million bpd.

Crude prices have support from signs China will implement policies to revive economic growth.  Last Wednesday, the Communist Party and the government issued a rare joint statement that included 31 measures to improve business conditions, including pledges to treat private companies the same as state-owned enterprises and consult more with entrepreneurs before drafting policies.

In a supportive factor for oil prices, Saudi Arabia earlier this month said it would extend its unilateral 1 million bpd production cut through August, keeping Saudi Arabia’s crude output at about 9 million bpd, the lowest level in several years.  Also, Russia voluntarily pledged to cut 500,000 bpd of crude output in August.  However, Russia has yet to implement its pledged crude production cuts fully.  Russian crude production cuts totaled 350,000 bpd in June, below the 500,000 bpd of cuts it said it would implement in March.  Meanwhile, OPEC crude production in June rose +80,000 bpd to 28.57 million bpd.

A decline in crude in floating storage is bullish for prices.  Monday’s weekly data from Vortexa shows the amount of crude oil held worldwide on tankers that have been stationary for at least a week fell -2.2% w/w to 106.95 million bbl as of July 21.

An improvement in Chinese crude demand is bullish for prices after government trade data showed China’s June crude imports rose +4.6% m/m to 12.72 million bpd, the most in three years.

Last Wednesday’s EIA report showed that (1) U.S. crude oil inventories as of July 14 were +1.1% above the seasonal 5-year average, (2) gasoline inventories were -7.6% below the seasonal 5-year average, and (3) distillate inventories were -14.3% below the 5-year seasonal average.  U.S. crude oil production in the week ended July 14 was unchanged w/w at 12.3 million bpd.  U.S. crude oil production is well below the Feb-2020 record-high of 13.1 million bpd.

Baker Hughes reported last Friday that active U.S. oil rigs in the week ended July 21 fell by -7 rigs to a 16-month low of 530 rigs.  That is well below the 3-1/4 year high of 627 rigs posted on December 2, 2022.  Still, U.S. active oil rigs are more than triple the 18-year low of 172 rigs seen in Aug 2020, signaling an increase in U.S. crude oil production capacity from pandemic lows.

Have a Great Day,

Loren R Bailey, President

Office: 479-846-2761

Cell: 479-790-5581

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Fueling Strategy: Please “KEEP YOUR TANKS FULL OF FUEL” today/tonight, Saturday prices will jump UP 2.5 cents then Sunday up another 8 cents ~Be Safe

NMEX Crude      $ 77.07 UP $1.4200

NYMEX ULSD     $2.7557 UP $0.0813

NYMEX Gas       $2.87018 UP $0.0586

NEWS

September WTI crude oil on Friday closed up +1.42 (+1.88%), and Sep RBOB gasoline closed up +5.86 (+2.22%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday settled moderately higher, with gasoline posting a 3-month nearest-futures high.   Crude prices are underpinned by the outlook for tighter crude supplies after news this week showed Russia’s crude shipments fell to a 6-month low.  Crude also found support on hopes that China will implement policies that revive economic growth and energy demand.  Crude prices raced to their highs Friday afternoon after the weekly report from Baker Hughes showed that active U.S. oil rigs fell to a 16-month low.

An easing of UK recession concerns is supportive for energy demand and crude prices after Friday’s news that UK June retail sales ex-auto fuel rose +0.8% m/m, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m.

A bullish factor for crude oil is a decline in Russian crude shipments.  Vessel-tracking data monitored by Bloomberg showed Russian crude oil shipments in the four weeks to July 16 dropped to a 6-month low of 3.1 million bpd.

Crude prices have support from signs China will implement policies to revive economic growth.  On Wednesday, the Communist Party and the government issued a rare joint statement that included 31 measures to improve business conditions, including pledges to treat private companies the same as state-owned enterprises and consult more with entrepreneurs before drafting policies.

In a supportive factor for oil prices, Saudi Arabia earlier this month said it would extend its unilateral 1 million bpd production cut through August, keeping Saudi Arabia’s crude output at about 9 million bpd, the lowest level in several years.  Also, Russia voluntarily pledged to cut 500,000 bpd of crude output in August.  However, Russia has yet to implement its pledged crude production cuts fully.  Russian crude production cuts totaled 350,000 bpd in June, below the 500,000 bpd of cuts it said it would implement in March.  Meanwhile, OPEC crude production in June rose +80,000 bpd to 28.57 million bpd.

A decline in crude in floating storage is bullish for prices.  Monday’s weekly data from Vortexa shows the amount of crude oil held worldwide on tankers that have been stationary for at least a week fell -21% w/w to 94.60 million bbl as of July 14.

An improvement in Chinese crude demand is bullish for prices after government trade data showed China’s June crude imports rose +4.6% m/m to 12.72 million bpd, the most in three years.

Wednesday’s EIA report showed that (1) U.S. crude oil inventories as of July 14 were +1.1% above the seasonal 5-year average, (2) gasoline inventories were -7.6% below the seasonal 5-year average, and (3) distillate inventories were -14.3% below the 5-year seasonal average.  U.S. crude oil production in the week ended July 14 was unchanged w/w at 12.3 million bpd.  U.S. crude oil production is well below the Feb-2020 record-high of 13.1 million bpd.

Baker Hughes reported Friday that active U.S. oil rigs in the week ended July 21 fell by -7 rigs to a 16-month low of 530 rigs.  That is well below the 3-1/4 year high of 627 rigs posted on December 2, 2022.  Still, U.S. active oil rigs are more than triple the 18-year low of 172 rigs seen in Aug 2020, signaling an increase in U.S. crude oil production capacity from pandemic lows.

Have a Great Day,

Loren R Bailey, President

Office: 479-846-2761

Cell: 479-790-5581

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JULY 18 AT NOON

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JULY 24 AT NOON

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As always, thank you so much for being a part of the Fuel Manager Services, Inc. family, and we look forward to making this the best year yet!

“Celebrating 30-years of Service Excellence”

www.FuelManagerServices.com

“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” ~ Douglas Adams

Fueling Strategy: Please “KEEP YOUR TANKS FULL OF FUEL” today/tonight, Friday prices will jump UP 4.5 cents~Be Safe

NMEX Crude      $ 75.63 UP $.2800

NYMEX ULSD     $2.6644 UP $.0226

NYMEX Gas       $2.7432 UP $.0227

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Loren R Bailey, President

Office: 479-846-2761

Cell: 479-790-5581

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JULY 21 AT 3:00 PM

JULY 24 AT NOON

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As always, thank you so much for being a part of the Fuel Manager Services, Inc. family, and we look forward to making this the best year yet!

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www.FuelManagerServices.com

“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” ~ Douglas Adams

Fueling Strategy: Please “KEEP YOUR TANKS FULL OF FUEL” today/tonight, Thursday prices will jump UP 3.5 cents~Be Safe

NMEX Crude      $ 75.35 DN $.4000

NYMEX ULSD     $2.6418 UP $.0424

NYMEX Gas       $2.7205 UP $.0261

NEWS

August WTI crude oil on Wednesday closed down -0.40 (-0.53%), and Aug RBOB gasoline closed up +2.61 (+0.97%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices Wednesday settled mixed, with gasoline climbing to a 3-month nearest-futures high.  Crude prices Wednesday gave up an early advance and turned lower on a stronger dollar and a smaller-than-expected draw in weekly EIA crude inventories.  Crude initially moved higher Wednesday on the outlook for tighter crude supplies after Russia’s crude shipments fell to a 6-month low.  Also, Wednesday’s rally in the S&P 500 to a 15-month high shows confidence in the economic outlook that supports energy demand and crude prices.

A bullish factor for crude is a decline in Russian crude shipments.  Vessel-tracking data monitored by Bloomberg and corroborated by other sources showed Russian crude shipments in the four weeks to July 16 dropped to 3.1 million bpd, a 6-month low.

Strength in the crude crack spread is bullish for crude prices as the crack spread Wednesday climbed to a 1-month high.  The stronger crack spread encourages refiners to boost their crude purchases and refine it into gasoline and distillates.

Crude prices were under pressure Monday on news that Libya is restarting crude production at its 250,000 bpd Sharara oil field, its second-largest after protesters left the facility following their forced shutdown last week.  Crude production at the 70,000 bpd El Feel oil field has also resumed.

In a supportive factor for oil prices, Saudi Arabia week in early July said it would extend its unilateral 1 million bpd production cut through August, keeping Saudi Arabia’s crude output at about 9 million bpd, the lowest level in several years.  Also, Russia pledged to cut 500,000 bpd of crude output in August voluntarily.  However, Russia has yet to implement its pledged crude production cuts fully.  Russian crude production cuts totaled 350,000 bpd in June, below the 500,000 bpd of cuts it said it would implement in March.  Meanwhile, OPEC crude production in June rose +80,000 bpd to 28.57 million bpd.

A decline in crude in floating storage is bullish for prices.  Monday’s weekly data from Vortexa shows the amount of crude oil held worldwide on tankers that have been stationary for at least a week fell -21% w/w to 94.60 million bbl as of July 14.

An improvement in Chinese crude demand is bullish for prices after government trade data showed China’s June crude imports rose +4.6% m/m to 12.72 million bpd, the most in three years.

Wednesday’s weekly EIA report was mixed for crude prices.  On the bullish side, crude supplies at Cushing, the delivery point of WTI futures, fell -2.89 million bbl.  Also, EIA distillate supplies rose +13,000 bbl, fewer than expectations of +1.0 million bbl.  On the negative side, EIA crude inventories fell -708,000 bbl, a smaller draw than expectations of -2.5 million bbl.  Also, EIA gasoline stockpiles fell -1.07 million bbl, below expectations of -1.5 million bbl.

Wednesday’s EIA report showed that (1) U.S. crude oil inventories as of July 14 were +1.1% above the seasonal 5-year average, (2) gasoline inventories were -7.6% below the seasonal 5-year average, and (3) distillate inventories were -14.3% below the 5-year seasonal average.  U.S. crude oil production in the week ended July 14 was unchanged w/w at 12.3 million bpd.  U.S. crude oil production is well below the Feb-2020 record-high of 13.1 million bpd.

Baker Hughes reported last Friday that active U.S. oil rigs in the week ended July 14 fell by -3 rigs to a 15-month low of 537 rigs.  That is well below the 3-1/4 year high of 627 rigs posted on December 2, 2022.  U.S. active oil rigs have more than tripled from the 18-year low of 172 rigs seen in Aug 2020, signaling an increase in U.S. crude oil production capacity.

Have a Great Day,

Loren R Bailey, President

Office: 479-846-2761

Cell: 479-790-5581

SCHEDULED OUT OF OFFICE

JULY 21 AT 3:00 PM

JULY 24 AT NOON

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As always, thank you so much for being a part of the Fuel Manager Services, Inc. family, and we look forward to making this the best year yet!

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“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” ~ Douglas Adams

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Fueling Strategy: Please “PARTIAL FILL ONLY” today/tonight, Wednesday prices will fall 3 to 3.5 cents~Be Safe

NMEX Crude      $ 75.75 UP $1.6000

NYMEX ULSD     $2.5994 UP $0.0352

NYMEX Gas       $2.6944 UP $0.0627

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Loren R Bailey, President

Office: 479-846-2761

Cell: 479-790-5581

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JULY 18 AT NOON

JULY 21 AT 3:00 PM

JULY 24 AT NOON

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As always, thank you so much for being a part of the Fuel Manager Services, Inc. family, and we look forward to making this the best year yet!

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“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” ~ Douglas Adams

Fueling Strategy: Please fuel as needed today/tonight~Be Safe

NMEX Crude      $ 74.15 DN $1.2700

NYMEX ULSD     $2.5642 DN $0.0337

NYMEX Gas       $2.6317 DN $0.0120

NEWS

August WTI crude oil on Monday closed down -1.27 (-1.68%), and Aug RBOB gasoline closed down -1.20 (-0.45%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices Monday posted moderate losses on weaker-than-expected Chinese economic reports and the restart of crude oil production in Libya as protesters left oilfields.

Crude prices were under pressure Monday on news that Libya is restarting crude production at its 250,000 bpd Sharara oil field, its second-largest, after protesters left the facility following their forced shutdown last week.  Crude production at the 70,000 bpd El Feel oil field has also resumed.

Signs of weakness in China’s economy, the world’s second-largest, are bearish for energy demand after China’s Q2 GDP rose +6.3% y/y, weaker than expectations of +7.1% y/y.

In a supportive factor for oil prices, Saudi Arabia week in early July said it would extend its unilateral 1 million bpd production cut through August, keeping Saudi Arabia’s crude output at about 9 million bpd, the lowest level in several years.  Also, Russia pledged to cut 500,000 bpd of crude output in August voluntarily.  However, Russia has yet to implement its pledged crude production cuts fully.  Russian crude production cuts totaled 350,000 bpd in June, below the 500,000 bpd of cuts it said it would implement in March.  Meanwhile, OPEC crude production in June rose +80,000 bpd to 28.57 million bpd.

A decline in crude in floating storage is bullish for prices.  Monday’s weekly data from Vortexa shows the amount of crude oil held worldwide on tankers that have been stationary for at least a week fell -21% w/w to 94.60 million bbl as of July 14.

An improvement in Chinese crude demand is bullish for prices after government trade data showed China’s June crude imports rose +4.6% m/m to 12.72 million bpd, the most in three years.

Last Wednesday’s EIA report showed that (1) U.S. crude oil inventories as of July 7 were +0.7% above the seasonal 5-year average, (2) gasoline inventories were -7.0% below the seasonal 5-year average, and (3) distillate inventories were -13.4% below the 5-year seasonal average.  U.S. crude oil production in the week ended July 7 fell -0.8% w/w to 12.3 million bpd, falling back from the prior week’s 3-year high of 12.4 million bpd.  U.S. crude oil production is well below the Feb-2020 record-high of 13.1 million bpd.

Baker Hughes reported last Friday that active U.S. oil rigs in the week ended July 14 fell by -3 rigs to a 15-month low of 537 rigs.  That is well below the 3-1/4 year high of 627 rigs posted on December 2, 2022.  U.S. active oil rigs have more than tripled from the 18-year low of 172 rigs seen in Aug 2020, signaling an increase in U.S. crude oil production capacity.

Have a Great Day,

Loren R Bailey, President

Office: 479-846-2761

Cell: 479-790-5581

SCHEDULED OUT OF OFFICE

JULY 18 AT NOON

JULY 21 AT 3:00 PM

JULY 24 AT NOON

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As always, thank you so much for being a part of the Fuel Manager Services, Inc. family, and we look forward to making this the best year yet!

“Celebrating 30-years of Service Excellence”

www.FuelManagerServices.com

“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” ~ Douglas Adams

Fueling Strategy: Please keep your tanks topped today/tonight, before 23:00 CST fuel again, Saturday prices will go Up 1 cent and Sunday look for prices to drop 1.25 cents~Be Safe

NMEX Crude      $ 75.42 DN $1.4700

NYMEX ULSD     $2.5979 DN $0.0125

NYMEX Gas       $2.6437 DN $0.0349

NEWS

August WTI crude oil on Friday closed down -1.47 (-1.91%), and Aug RBOB gasoline closed down -3.49 (-1.30%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday posted moderate losses.  Crude oil prices were undercut as the dollar index recovered from a 15-month low and moved higher.  Also, technical selling sparked long liquidation in crude futures when crude prices failed to cross above the 200-day moving average.

In a bearish factor for crude oil, the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Thursday cut its global oil demand forecast for this year.  The IEA projects global 2023 oil consumption will increase by about 2%, or 2.2 million bpd, down -220,000 bpd from last month’s forecast.

Crude prices have support on concerns about global crude supply disruptions after Libya on Thursday was forced to shut production at its 250,000 bpd Sharara oil field and its 70,000 bpd El Feel oil field after protesters entered the projects.

An improvement in Chinese crude demand is bullish for prices after government trade data showed China June crude imports rose +4.6% m/m to 12.72 million bpd, the most in three years.

Hopes for additional stimulus measures from China to revive its economy is bullish for energy demand and crude prices after top officials of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said Friday that they have enough room to ease monetary policy if needed.

In a supportive factor for oil prices, Saudi Arabia last week said it would extend its unilateral 1 million bpd production cut through August, keeping Saudi Arabia’s crude output at about 9 million bpd, the lowest level in several years.  Also, Russia pledged last Monday to cut 500,000 bpd of crude output in August voluntarily.  However, Russia has yet to implement its pledged crude production cuts fully.  Russian crude production cuts totaled 350,000 bpd in June, below the 500,000 bpd of cuts it said it would implement in March.  Meanwhile, OPEC crude production in June rose +80,000 bpd to 28.57 million bpd.

An increase in crude in floating storage is bearish for prices.  Monday’s weekly data from Vortexa shows the amount of crude oil held worldwide on tankers that have been stationary for at least a week rose +5.5% w/w to 112.07 million bbl as of July 7.

Wednesday’s EIA report showed that (1) U.S. crude oil inventories as of July 7 were +0.7% above the seasonal 5-year average, (2) gasoline inventories were -7.0% below the seasonal 5-year average, and (3) distillate inventories were -13.4% below the 5-year seasonal average.  U.S. crude oil production in the week ended July 7 fell -0.8% w/w to 12.3 million bpd, falling back from the prior week’s 3-year high of 12.4 million bpd.  U.S. crude oil production is well below the Feb-2020 record-high of 13.1 million bpd.

Baker Hughes reported Friday that active U.S. oil rigs in the week ended July 14 fell by -3 rigs to a 15-month low of 537 rigs.  That is well below the 3-1/4 year high of 627 rigs posted on December 2, 2022.  U.S. active oil rigs have more than tripled from the 18-year low of 172 rigs seen in Aug 2020, signaling an increase in U.S. crude oil production capacity.

Have a Great Day,

Loren R Bailey, President

Office: 479-846-2761

Cell: 479-790-5581

SCHEDULED OUT OF OFFICE

JULY 18 AT NOON

JULY 21 AT 3:00 PM

JULY 24 AT NOON

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As always, thank you so much for being a part of the Fuel Manager Services, Inc. family, and we look forward to making this the best year yet!

“Celebrating 30-years of Service Excellence”

www.FuelManagerServices.com

“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” ~ Douglas Adams

Fueling Strategy: Please keep your tanks topped today/tonight, before 23:00 CST fuel again, Friday prices will go Up 1.5 cents~Be Safe

NMEX Crude      $ 76.89 UP $1.1400

NYMEX ULSD     $2.6104 UP $0.0108

NYMEX Gas       $2.6786 UP $0.0116

NEWS

August WTI crude oil Thursday closed up +1.14 (+1.50%), and Aug RBOB gasoline closed up +1.16 (+0.43%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices Thursday added to this week’s gains, with crude posting a 2-1/2 month nearest-futures high and gasoline posting a 3-week high.  The action by Libya to halt production at its Sharara oil field, its second-largest, due to protesters pushed prices higher.  Also, a selloff in the dollar index Thursday to a 15-month low is bullish for energy prices.

Crude prices found support Thursday on concerns about global crude supply disruptions after Libya was forced to shut production at its 250,000 bpd Sharara oil field and its ‘s 70,000 bpd El Feel oil field after protesters entered the projects.

An improvement in Chinese crude demand is bullish for prices after government trade data showed China Jun crude imports rose +4.6% m/m to 12.72 million bpd, the most in three years.

Concerns about a slowdown in the global economy are bearish for energy demand and crude prices due to weaker-than-expected Chinese trade data.  China Jun exports fell -12.4% y/y, weaker than expectations of -10.0% y/y and the largest decline in over three years.  Also, Jun imports fell -6.8% y/y, weaker than expectations of -4.1% y/y.

Thursday’s action by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to cut its global oil demand forecast for this year is bearish for crude prices.  The IEA projects global 2023 oil consumption will increase by about 2%, or 2.2 million bpd, down -220,000 bpd from last month’s forecast.

In a supportive factor for oil prices, Saudi Arabia last week said it would extend its unilateral 1 million bpd production cut through August, keeping Saudi Arabia’s crude output at about 9 million bpd, the lowest level in several years.  Also, Russia pledged last Monday to cut 500,000 bpd of crude output in August voluntarily.  However, Russia has yet to implement its pledged crude production cuts fully.  Russian crude production cuts totaled 350,000 bpd in June, below the 500,000 bpd of cuts it said it would implement in March.  Meanwhile, OPEC crude production in June rose +80,000 bpd to 28.57 million bpd.

Oil prices continue to be undercut by concern about weaker Chinese energy demand.  China’s National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), China’s largest oil and gas producer, cut its 2023 China crude oil demand forecast on June 20 to +3.5% to 740 MMT from a March forecast of +5.1% to 756 MMT.  In another sign of weak Chinese oil demand, analytics firm Kpler recently reported that China’s crude oil stockpiles rose to a 2-year high in May of 966 million bbl, well above the five-year average of 858 million bbl.

An increase in crude in floating storage is bearish for prices.  Monday’s weekly data from Vortexa shows the amount of crude oil held worldwide on tankers that have been stationary for at least a week rose +5.5% w/w to 112.07 million bbl as of July 7.

Wednesday’s EIA report showed that (1) U.S. crude oil inventories as of July 7 were +0.7% above the seasonal 5-year average, (2) gasoline inventories were -7.0% below the seasonal 5-year average, and (3) distillate inventories were -13.4% below the 5-year seasonal average.  U.S. crude oil production in the week ended July 7 fell -0.8% w/w to 12.3 million bpd, falling back from the prior week’s 3-year high of 12.4 million bpd.  U.S. crude oil production is well below the Feb-2020 record-high of 13.1 million bpd.

Baker Hughes reported last Friday that active U.S. oil rigs in the week ended June 30 fell by -5 rigs to a 15-month low of 540 rigs.  That is well below the 3-1/4 year high of 627 rigs posted on December 2, 2022.  U.S. active oil rigs have more than tripled from the 18-year low of 172 rigs seen in Aug 2020, signaling an increase in U.S. crude oil production capacity.

Have a Great Day,

Loren R Bailey, President

Office: 479-846-2761

Cell: 479-790-5581

SCHEDULED OUT OF OFFICE

JULY 18 AT NOON

JULY 21 AT 3:00 PM

JULY 24 AT NOON

Tell Us How We’re Doing On Google Business

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As always, thank you so much for being a part of the Fuel Manager Services, Inc. family, and we look forward to making this the best year yet!

“Celebrating 30-years of Service Excellence”

www.FuelManagerServices.com

“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” ~ Douglas Adams

Fueling Strategy: Please keep your tanks topped today/tonight, before 23:00 CST fuel again, Thursday prices will go Up 3 cents~Be Safe

NMEX Crude      $ 75.75 UP $.9200

NYMEX ULSD     $2.5996 UP $.0159

NYMEX Gas       $2.6670 UP $.0443

NEWS

August WTI crude oil on Wednesday closed up +0.92 (+1.23%), and Aug RBOB gasoline  closed up +4.43 (+1.69%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices Wednesday settled moderately higher, with crude climbing to a 3-1/4 month nearest-futures high and gasoline rising to a 3-week high.  The selloff in the dollar index (DXY00) Wednesday was bullish for energy prices.  Also, a rally in the S&P 500 to a 14-1/2 month high Wednesday signals optimism in the economy and energy demand.  Crude prices fell back from their best levels after weekly EIA crude inventories unexpectedly increased.

In a supportive factor for oil prices, Saudi Arabia last week said it would extend its unilateral 1 million bpd production cut through August, keeping Saudi Arabia’s crude output at about 9 million bpd, the lowest level in several years.  Also, Russia pledged last Monday to cut 500,000 bpd of crude output in August voluntarily.  However, Russia has yet to implement its pledged crude production cuts fully.  Russian crude production cuts totaled 350,000 bpd in June, below the 500,000 bpd of cuts it said it would implement in March.  Meanwhile, OPEC crude production in June rose +80,000 bpd to 28.57 million bpd.

Oil prices continue to be undercut by concern about weaker Chinese energy demand.  China’s National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), China’s largest oil and gas producer, cut its 2023 China crude oil demand forecast on June 20 to +3.5% to 740 MMT from a March forecast of +5.1% to 756 MMT.  In another sign of weak Chinese oil demand, analytics firm Kpler recently reported that China’s crude oil stockpiles rose to a 2-year high in May of 966 million bbl, well above the five-year average of 858 million bbl.

An increase in crude in floating storage is bearish for prices.  Monday’s weekly data from Vortexa shows the amount of crude oil held worldwide on tankers that have been stationary for at least a week rose +5.5% w/w to 112.07 million bbl as of July 7.

Wednesday’s weekly EIA inventory report was mostly bearish for crude and its products.  EIA crude inventories unexpectedly rose +5.95 million bbl versus expectations of a -50,000 bbl draw.  Also, EIA gasoline supplies fell -4,000 bbl, less than expectations of -1.35 million bbl.  In addition, EIA distillate stockpiles unexpectedly rose +4.82 million bbl versus expectations of an -800,000 bbl draw.  On the positive side, crude supplies at Cushing, the delivery point of WTI futures, fell -1.61 million bbl.

Wednesday’s EIA report showed that (1) U.S. crude oil inventories as of July 7 were +0.7% above the seasonal 5-year average, (2) gasoline inventories were -7.0% below the seasonal 5-year average, and (3) distillate inventories were -13.4% below the 5-year seasonal average.  U.S. crude oil production in the week ended July 7 fell -0.8% w/w to 12.3 million bpd, falling back from the prior week’s 3-year high of 12.4 million bpd.  U.S. crude oil production is well below the Feb-2020 record-high of 13.1 million bpd.

Baker Hughes reported last Friday that active U.S. oil rigs in the week ended June 30 fell by -5 rigs to a 15-month low of 540 rigs.  That is well below the 3-1/4 year high of 627 rigs posted on December 2, 2022.  U.S. active oil rigs have more than tripled from the 18-year low of 172 rigs seen in Aug 2020, signaling an increase in U.S. crude oil production capacity.

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