Investing.com -- U.S. oil stockpiles fell by less than expected in the latest week, the Energy Information Administration said on Thursday.
Crude inventories fell 1.529 million barrels last week, compared with analysts' expectations for a draw of 4.612 million barrels. The weekly report was released a day later than usual because of the U.S. market holiday on Monday.
Distillate stockpiles, which include diesel and heating oil, fell 3.142 million barrels in the week against expectations for a draw of 2.617 million barrels, the EIA data showed.
Gasoline inventories dropped 7.215 million barrels last week the EIA said, compared with expectations for a draw of 3.390 million barrels.