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Heating Oil Lowest Since August
Grade Bbearish AI signal$HO
US heating oil futures fell to around $4.17 per gallon, their lowest level since late August, as expectations of progress toward ending the US-Iran war weighed on prices.
The US Energy Department plans to release 300,000 barrels from its Northeast emergency heating oil reserve to four companies, while distillate inventories fell 3.6 million barrels to 13% below their five-year average.
Despite the planned reserve release, tight supplies could limit further downside as winter heating demand approaches.
Bullish strength: 35/100
- US distillate inventories fell 3.6 million barrels in the week ended October 30.
- Inventories remain 13% below the five-year average.
- Tight supply conditions could support heating oil prices ahead of winter.
Bearish strength: 65/100
- Heating oil futures reached their lowest level since late August.
- Expectations of faster progress toward ending the US-Iran war weighed on prices.
- The Energy Department plans to loan 300,000 barrels from its emergency reserve to ease supply constraints and curb prices.
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