barrels
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But global oil inventories are lower than they were at the start of the war, plunging by over 400 million barrels in the past six months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The U.S. 3-2-1 crack spread—a widely watched industry benchmark that measures the value of turning three barrels of crude oil into two barrels of gasoline and one barrel of diesel—surged above $70 last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Gary Simmons, Valero’s chief operating officer, said the world’s inventory of refined fuels including gasoline and diesel is 130 million barrels below normal levels for this time of year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
At the same time, the world is projected to consume roughly 65 million barrels a day of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel this year, according to the International Energy Agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
If it were simply a mistake in aim no one would say anything, but the truth is that the barrels are worn out.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
