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API: U.S. Crude Stockpiles Fell 2.1 Million Barrels

“Seeking Alpha reports U.S. crude stockpiles fell two point one million barrels last week, per the American Petroleum Institute.” — Hank Ledger, on air

At a glance

  • First reported by Seeking Alpha: “U.S. crude stockpiles fell 2.1M barrels last week, API says”.
  • Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:36 PM ET on The Recap, by Hank Ledger.
  • Topics: US.

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  • Seeking AlphaU.S. crude stockpiles fell 2.1M barrels last week, API says

What BBN said about it

  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeeking Alpha reports U.S. crude stockpiles fell two point one million barrels last week, per the American Petroleum Institute.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip Waverly is live at a gas station.

  3. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, I'm at a pump on the edge of town, and a security guard just asked if I'm a customer.

  4. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI said I'm the future anchor.

  5. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe API says the drawdown supports oil prices.

  6. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentTwo point one million barrels is a lot of barrels, and I've been standing by one trash can for an hour.

  7. Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSir, you're filling up. What does a two point one million barrel draw mean to you?

  8. Marvin PelletierHonestly, I thought a barrel was a pickle thing. I'm here for a hot dog that's been rotating since Sunday. It's my third one.

  9. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip, and thank you, sir, for that update on the hot dog. We wish you both well. Beans do not require fuel.

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