CNBC | Why crude oil stockpiles surged this week — and why they may keep rising CNBC Traders scrutinize the weekly data from the world's biggest oil consumer, because falling stockpiles will play a big part in balancing the market and boosting depressed crude prices following a prolonged supply glut. The jump in imports is partly seasonal. Oil Falls on 'Most Bearish Report of All Time' Oil Market Turns Skeptical About OPEC's Ability to Deliver Cuts Oil prices tumble 3 percent on record US crude build |