The EIA reported that total U.S. propane/propylene inventories fell by 1.1 MMbbl for the week ended April 24, below industry expectations for a 1.3 MMbbl build and the average build for the week of 442 Mbbl. The draw was the largest for this week since recordkeeping began in 2011. Total U.S. propane/propylene stocks now stand at 78.8 MMbbl, which is 31.6 MMbbl, or 67%, above the same week in 2025 and 20.6 MMbbl, or 35%, above the five-year maximum. Inventories are 30 MMbbl, or 61%, above the five-year average. Overall, inventories remain elevated despite the weekly draw.
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