API Reports 2.09M Barrel Crude Draw Versus Build Prior

“Benzinga reports the American Petroleum Institute saw crude inventories draw down two point zero nine million barrels, versus a one point zero one nine million barrel build prior.” — Vera Bullock, on air

On air: Vera Bullock on After the Bell
Published 5:07 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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First reported by Benzinga: “API Crude Oil Stock 2.09M Barrel Draw Vs 1.019M Barrel Build Prior”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:07 PM ET on After the Bell, by Vera Bullock.

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BenzingaAPI Crude Oil Stock 2.09M Barrel Draw Vs 1.019M Barrel Build Prior

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBenzinga reports the American Petroleum Institute saw crude inventories draw down two point zero nine million barrels, versus a one point zero one nine million barrel build prior.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorJoining us is Marlene Oilsworth-Pruitt, CEO of Gushwell Petroleum Partners, live from a fake derrick in Midland. Marlene, welcome.
Marlene Oilsworth-PruittVera, thank you. At Gushwell we don't call it a draw. We call it a dramatic, empowering reduction of surplus stress.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBenzinga's angle is tighter supply supporting energy prices. Does tighter supply make you a genius, or just lucky?
Marlene Oilsworth-PruittBoth, Vera. Last week I named a storage tank after myself. Today it's the proudest tank in Texas. It's basically a graduation.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorLast week the report showed a build. Your company said nothing. Were you hiding in a pickup truck?
Marlene Oilsworth-PruittI was in a wellness retreat, Vera. A build is just crude taking a nap. Leadership means napping loudly.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMarlene, this is only the API number. It's not the official government report. Does that make your victory lap premature?
Marlene Oilsworth-PruittA victory lap is never premature. I've been doing laps in a golf cart since seven A-M. My caddie quit.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBe honest. Do you actually know what a barrel is, or do you just hold a very expensive bucket?
Marlene Oilsworth-PruittFine. I once tried to bathe in one at a company retreat. HR has asked me never to discuss it. Gushwell denies everything.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMarlene Oilsworth-Pruitt, everyone. A two point oh nine million barrel draw, and one deeply upsetting bath. We'll have to leave it there.