Frequency Released weekly, 4 days after the week ends;
Next Release Jul 13, 2016
FF Notes While this is a US indicator, it most affects the loonie due to Canada's sizable energy sector;
Why Traders
Care It influences the price of petroleum products which affects inflation, but also impacts growth as many industries rely on oil to produce goods;
Also Called Crude Stocks, Crude Levels;
Acro Expand Energy Information Administration (EIA)