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Data from U.S. Energy Information Administration. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS EIA Gasoline Stocks Change climbed to -1.17M in September 2026
U.S. Energy Information AdministrationMonthlyReleased September 2026
US EIA Gasoline Stocks Change climbed to -1.17M in September 2026, up 1.36M from August's -2.54M reading. The print exceeded the -1.9M consensus by 0.73M. The print is running well below the 12-month average of -1.04M. Over the past 3 months, EIA Gasoline Stocks Change averaged -0.74M, vs -2.94M in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 42nd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
-1.173
Actual
-1.9
Consensus
-2.536
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.68 million
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Sep 2026
Predicted: -1.8
Actual: -1.17
Error: -0.62
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/CHF | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.27 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
EIA Gasoline Stocks Change (United States) was reported at -1.17 million in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of -1.90 million by 0.73 million. The reading rose from the previous value of -2.54 million. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.13 million, ranging from -5.94 million to 8.98 million across 41 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -1.01 million, down from the prior three at -0.87 million. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.44 million) is higher than the prior year (σ 3.03 million). In September readings over the past 3 years, EIA Gasoline Stocks Change has averaged -0.17 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/JPY (Bearish USD). A secondary relationship exists with USD/CHF, negatively correlated (Bearish USD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.68 million.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 10, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include OPEC Meeting (Sep 6) and MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Sep 9).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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EIA Gasoline Stocks Change - US
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About EIA Gasoline Stocks Change — United States
DEFINITION
The EIA Gasoline Stocks Change is a key financial indicator that measures the weekly change in the amount of gasoline held in storage by commercial firms in the United States. This data is released by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and is closely monitored by investors, analysts, and policymakers as it provides valuable insights into the current supply and demand dynamics of the gasoline market. A positive change in gasoline stocks indicates an increase in supply, while a negative change suggests a decrease in supply. This indicator is used to assess the overall health of the gasoline market and can impact prices and trading decisions in the energy sector.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Energy-supply and inventory data shape commodity-curve positioning and feed through to headline inflation and consumer-discretionary spending. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Sep 2026): actual -1.173 M, consensus -1.9 M. Prior reading (Aug 2026): -2.536 M. Before that (Aug 2026): 0.688 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | US | Average Hourly Earnings YoY | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3 | 3.05 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | Participation Rate | 61.6 | 61.4 | 61.4 | 61.50 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | Average Weekly Hours | 34.4 | 34.3 | 34.3 | 34.35 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Average Hourly Earnings MoM | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Medium |
| 12:30 | US | Government Payrolls | 35 | -50 | -11 | 12.00 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Manufacturing Payrolls | 16 | 14 | 5 | 10.50 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Non Farm Payrolls | 162 | 21 | 56 | 109.00 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Unemployment Rate | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.10 | High |
| 12:30 | US | Nonfarm Payrolls Private | 127 | 71 | 45 | 86.00 | High |
| 12:30 | US | U-6 Unemployment Rate | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8 | 7.85 | High |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 10:00 | US | NFIB Business Optimism Index | 99.8 | 99.3 | 98.95 | Low | |
| 15:00 | US | Consumer Inflation Expectation | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.45 | Low | |
| 15:30 | US | 3-Month Bill Auction | 3.77 | 3.709 | 3.71 | Low | |
| 19:00 | US | Consumer Credit Change | 14.17 | 11.3 | 11.30 | Low | |