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Updated · Bloomberg · May 12
US EIA to Publish Quarterly Oil Reserve, LNG Chokepoint Data Starting May 13
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · May 12

US EIA to Publish Quarterly Oil Reserve, LNG Chokepoint Data Starting May 13

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 12
  • Wednesday marks the first release of a new quarterly EIA report tracking global strategic oil reserves and petroleum and LNG flows through major shipping choke points.
  • The dataset is designed to show how the war in Iran has disrupted global energy supply and altered key assumptions underpinning oil markets.
  • By adding regular visibility into reserves and transit routes, the US energy statistics agency is expanding its energy-security data for traders, policymakers and other market watchers.
Iran has paralyzed global oil flow. What does this war reveal about the limits of military power in securing energy supplies?
The world has emergency oil, but not gas. How will nations survive the next LNG supply shock without strategic reserves?
With AI's thirst for power growing, is the tech boom creating the next global energy crisis?

EIA Launches Real-Time Oil and LNG Chokepoint Reporting Amid Historic 2026 Supply Disruptions

Overview

In response to escalating global energy instability and recent geopolitical turmoil, especially in the Middle East and at key maritime passages like the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has launched a new quarterly data initiative. This publication focuses on providing critical insights into oil reserves and LNG chokepoints. By delivering transparent and timely data, the EIA aims to bolster energy security, support informed decision-making, and help policymakers, industry stakeholders, and financial markets proactively plan for potential energy disruptions, ultimately enhancing global energy security in an unpredictable landscape.

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