API reports Larger-than-Expected Build in Crude Inventory


   
   OAKHURST, N.J. (DTN) -- The American Petroleum Institute reported a 
larger-than-expected build in commercial crude oil inventory through Jan. 20 
while showing distillate stocks dropped more than expected and the build in 
gasoline inventory fell short of expectations.

   API reported commercial crude oil stocks rose 3.378 million bbl last week, 
well above an expected 100,000 bbl build. Stocks at the Cushing, Oklahoma tank 
farm, the New York Mercantile Exchange delivery point for West Texas 
Intermediate futures, rose 3.928 million bbl last week.

   Gasoline inventory added 620,000 bbl last week, below calls for a build of 1 
million bbl. API reported distillate supply dropped 1.929 million bbl as of 
Jan. 20, above calls for a 1 million bbl draw.




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