What happened
According to data from Jinshi Data, US API refined product imports for the week ending September 18 came in at -373,000 barrels per day.
The prior week's figure was 307,000 barrels per day, marking a sharp reversal between the two periods.
Why it matters
The swing from positive to negative imports suggests a notable change in the flow of refined products into the United States over the week, though the single data point alone does not establish a trend.
Because the figure comes from the API's weekly snapshot, it may be revised or differ from other inventory reports, so it is best read as one input among several.
Key facts
US API refined product imports for the week ending September 18 were -373,000 barrels per day.
The previous reading was 307,000 barrels per day.
The data was published by Jinshi Data and reported by East Money.
What to watch next
Whether subsequent weekly readings confirm the negative import figure or show it as a one-off swing.
How the API figure compares with other weekly US petroleum data releases covering the same period.
