US crude inventories fall 3.1M barrels, output at 9-month low after Hurricane Isaías

US commercial crude stocks fell 3.1 million barrels, more than expected, as refinery runs stayed high. Domestic production dropped to its lowest since January 2026, attributed to Hurricane Isaías, while strategic reserve drawdowns resumed. The drawdown and output dip tighten near-term supply, but the hurricane impact is likely temporary.

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