– EIA 2025 inventory reports highlight global oil surplus risks, with 1.7M bpd oversupply and bearish crude price trends.
– Crude inventories fell 3.04M barrels but triggered WTI drops as surplus forecasts overshadowed seasonal demand strength in ULSD.
– Traders use WTI futures collars and distillate contango trades to hedge volatility, while EV stocks outperform amid gasoline surplus.
– OPEC+ output hikes and U.S. production dynamics create short-term volatility, with EIA forecasting 25-50% WTI price declines by 2026.
– Energy investors prioritize arbitrage, logistics, and sector rotation strategies as EIA-driven market shifts reshape energy transition dynamics.