U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 200,000 barrels the week ending April 18, contradicting a prior API report showing a 4.565 million barrel draw. Despite this increase, gasoline and distillate inventories decreased significantly. Brent crude fell $1.10 to $66.34, and WTI dropped $1.13 to $62.54. Total products supplied increased week-over-week for the first time in five weeks, while distillate supply is up 12.8% year-over-year.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.