Before the announcement, November NYMEX West Texas Intermediate crude had climbed more than $1 per barrel. By 11:55 a.m. ET, the sentiment shifted as the November contract fell 45 cents to $89 per barrel, while December WTI slipped 25 cents to $88.20 per barrel. Despite the retreat in crude, refined product futures maintained a firmer footing. November ULSD rose 10.25 cents to $4.6715 per gallon, and November RBOB gasoline edged up 1.05 cents to $3.2835 per gallon.

Beyond the primary crude release, the IEA signaled a willingness to prioritize diesel reserves if market conditions demand further intervention. London-based ICE Brent also saw modest gains, with December contracts up 35 cents to $100.90 per barrel, reflecting the ongoing volatility in international energy trading as member nations work to finalize their pledged volumes.