The EIA reported total U.S. propane/propylene inventories increased by 301 Mbbl for the week ended April 10, below industry expectations for a build of 1.3 MMbbl and the average build for the week of 643 Mbbl. Total U.S. propane/propylene stocks now stand at 77.9 MMbbl, which is 33.5 MMbbl, or 76%, above the same week in 2025 and 22.2 MMbbl, or 40%, above the five-year maximum. Inventories are also 31.3 MMbbl, or 67%, above the five-year average, keeping overall stock levels well above historical norms.
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