The EIA reported total U.S. propane/propylene inventories had a withdrawal of 552 Mbbl for the week ended December 27, which was below industry expectations for a decrease of 3.23 MMbbl and below the average draw for the week of 2.3 MMbbl. Total U.S. propane stocks are now at 85 MMbbl, which is 2.4 MMbbl, or 3%, above the same week in 2023 and the 5-year maximum. Inventories are 7.6 MMbbl, or 9.8%, above the 5-year average.
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