U.S. crude stocks rose more than expected in the latest week, official data showed Wednesday.
The EIA said crude stocks rose by 2.276 mn barrels after a rise of 2.501 mn the previous week.
Crude inventories were forecast to rise by 921,000 barrels.
Gasoline stocks barrels fell 691,000 barrels after a rise of 36,000 the previous week.
Gasoline inventories were forecast to fall by 1.157 mn barrels.
Oil Storage Report - August 31
Oil Storage Report - August 31
Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
Energy Prospectus Group