WASHINGTON, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In line with our policy of publishing an unofficial estimate of taxable removals each month, we would like to inform you of our July 2026 estimate of 12,000,000 barrels, for a decrease of 2.8% compared to July 2025 removals of 12,347,575.

 

Taxable Removals Tax Paid - TTB
(31 Gallon Barrels)
Month 2025 2026 Percent Change Volume Change
January   10,618,554   9,005,959   -15.2%   -1,612,595
February   10,196,466   9,879,635   -3.1%   -316,831
March   12,503,329   12,441,067   -0.5%   -62,262
April   12,100,354   11,656,983   -3.7%   -443,371
May   12,984,529   12,096,697   -6.8%   -887,832
June   14,265,845   13,480,886   -5.5%   -784,959
July   12,347,575   12,000,000   -2.8%   -347,575
YTD   85,016,652   80,561,227   -5.2%   -4,455,425

The August 2026 taxable removals estimate is scheduled to be released on October 6, 2026.

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CONTACT: Stacy Skelly
Beer Institute
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