barrels

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Gasoline inventories fell for a 13th straight week by 4.1 million barrels, and refinery capacity use rose to 91.7%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Here’s a closer look at the relevant numbers: The IEA has forecast a drop in global oil demand this year, to 104 million barrels per day.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

It now forecasts global oil-demand growth of 1.17 million barrels a day this year, from 1.38 million previously.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Those numbers suggest that supplies won’t be able to meet demand, leading to a supply deficit of 1.8 million barrels per day.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

I make my way to a less crowded area, keeping an eye on the entrance to the gym, and those water barrels.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman