Mexico Never Got 597,000 Barrels of US Crude, US Says
A US Census Bureau correction moves a June cargo of 597,027 barrels, worth US$69.67 million, from Mexico to Singapore. Pemex says it imported no crude in 2026. The post Mexico Never Got 597,000 Barrels of US Crude, US Says appeared first on The Rio Times .
A correction from the US Census Bureau has revealed that 597,027 barrels of US crude oil initially reported as being exported to Mexico in June 2026 were actually shipped to Singapore. The error, announced on October 9, aligns with reports from Mexico's state oil company, Pemex, which stated it did not import any crude in 2026. The shipment, valued at approximately $69.67 million, initially caused a stir in Mexico when Mexico City newspaper El Financiero published the news on the same day.
This incident highlights the fluid nature of official trade data, which can quickly change. The Census Bureau, part of the US Commerce Department, updates these statistics. The correction affects the Mexico entry of 597,027 barrels, changing it to zero, while transferring the same barrels and value to Singapore. Additionally, a smaller entry of 980 barrels, worth $41,481, previously filed for Mexico, is now classified as motor vehicle parts.
Despite the correction, the EIA's tables still list the June cargo of US crude under Mexico, pending the next monthly update on October 30.
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