U.S. crude stocks fell less than expected in the latest week, official data showed Wednesday.
The EIA said crude inventories fell by 1.661 mn barrels after a rise of 3.259 mn barrels the previous week.
Crude inventories were forecast to fall by 2.739 mn barrels.
Gasoline stocks rose by 2.096 mn barrels after a rise of 3.324 mn barrels the previous week.
Gasoline inventories were expected to fall by 457,000 barrels.
Oil Inventory Report - June 14
Oil Inventory Report - June 14
Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
Energy Prospectus Group