- Actual draw: 3.06 million barrels.
- Expected draw: 0.3 million barrels.
- Source: Department of Energy weekly report.
The Department of Energy reported a larger-than-expected decline in US crude oil inventories for the most recent week. The actual draw of 3.06 million barrels compares with expectations for a 0.3 million barrel draw.
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