The EIA reported total U.S. propane/propylene inventories had a build of 799 Mbbl for the week ended October 17, which was more than industry expectations for an increase of 400 Mbbl and the average draw for the week of 324 Mbbl. Total U.S. propane/propylene stocks are now at 103.2 MMbbl, which is 1.4 MMbbl, or 1%, more than the same week in 2024 and 744 Mbbl, or 1%, more than 5-year maximum. Inventories are 10.6 MMbbl, or 11%, above the 5-year average. On the whole, stocks remain strong compared to historical levels.
