Crude oil futures end higher on Thursday

15 Nov 2024 Evaluate

Crude oil futures ended higher on Thursday despite data showing a larger than expected increase in crude inventories in the week ended November 8th, and International Energy Agency's report that said supply will far exceed demand next year. Oil prices were supported by data showing a drop in gasoline stockpiles. Data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed crude oil inventories in the U.S. climbed by 2.1 million barrels last week, matching the increase seen in the previous week. Street had expected crude oil inventories to edge up by 1 million barrels. Meanwhile, the report said gasoline inventories tumbled by 4.4 million barrels last week and are about 4% below the five-year average for this time of year.

Benchmark crude oil futures for December delivery rose $0.27 or about 0.4 percent to settle at $68.70 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for January delivery surged $0.22 or 0.3 percent to settle at $72.50 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange. 


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