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source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
indicator: Crude Oil Imports
ticker: ECONOMICS:USCOI
period: Week Ending February 27, 2026
report_date: March 4, 2026
url: https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/weekly/
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# Crude Oil Imports Change

## Data Summary

**Week Ending February 27, 2026**

- **Current Week:** -0.019 million barrels per day (-19,000 bbl/d)
- **Previous Week:** +0.412 million barrels per day (+412,000 bbl/d)
- **Week-over-Week Swing:** -431,000 bbl/d (sharp contraction)

## Context

U.S. crude oil imports contracted sharply, swinging from the previous week's 412,000 bbl/d inflow to a 19,000 bbl/d outflow. This represents a dramatic 431,000 bbl/d reversal in import flows.

## Assessment

The sharp swing from import growth to contraction reflects reduced import demand and possible refinery throughput adjustments. Lower refinery runs or increased domestic production coupled with weakening demand for imports signal a shift in the crude supply balance. This follows the positive crude stock build observed in the same period, suggesting domestic supply positioning is tightening.

## Source

**Publication:** Weekly Petroleum Status Report  
**Agency:** U.S. Energy Information Administration  
**Release:** March 4, 2026, 10:30 AM ET  
**Data Period:** Week Ending February 27, 2026  
**Frequency:** Weekly