Crude prices rose to above $ 72/bbl
2009 September 17
Crude prices rose to above $ 72 per barrel after the US Energy Department reported that stockpiles dropped to the lowest level since January.
Prices also gained as the dollar declined to the weakest level in almost a year and as US equities advanced. US crude inventories declined 4.73 m bbl while US crude imports declined 2.1%. Brent crude was up 2.6% and US gasoline gained 3%. Crude rose as high as 2.2% to $ 72.51 per barrel.
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