Oil's Turning Point: Why Falling Prices May Be Coming

Global oil reserves drained at a record 8.5 million barrels daily in early 2026, but that's about to flip. Stockpiles are forecast to rebuild at 930,000 barrels per day as supply tightens ease. This shift from drawdown to buildup typically means prices fall. For consumers and investors, relief from current crude scarcity could be on the horizon—though geopolitical risks and infrastructure delays remain wild cards.