barrels

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Crude imports fell by 754,000 barrels a day to 5.1 million barrels a day, and exports were down by 513,000 barrels a day at 4.3 million barrels a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

The three ships are carrying a combined total of 3.8 million barrels of crude oil, according to TankerTrackers.com.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Net imports were down by 214,000 barrels a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

U.S. crude oil production was steady at 13.8 million barrels a day, according to EIA estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

He must have been lurking near the back of the men hoisting barrels, because he was struggling to get out from under a rather large man.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin