The EIA reported total U.S. propane/propylene inventories increased by 570 Mbbl for the week ended April 3, coming in below industry expectations of a 1.7 MMbbl build but above the average build for the week of 454 Mbbl. Total stocks are now at 77.6 MMbbl and remain elevated, at 31.9 MMbbl, or 70%, above the same week in 2025 and 21.4 MMbbl, or 38%, above the five-year maximum. Inventories are also 70% above the five-year average.
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