The EIA reported a 1.1-MMbbl build in U.S. propane/propylene inventories for the week ended June 5, below industry expectations for a 2.3-MMbbl build and the average build for the week of 2.4 MMbbl. Inventory builds since early April have generally been smaller than is typical for this time of year. Total U.S. propane/propylene inventories now stand at 84.5 MMbbl, which is 18.5 MMbbl (28%) above the same week in 2025, 21.1 MMbbl (33%) above the five-year average, and 9.0 MMbbl (12%) above the five-year maximum for the week.
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