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Oil prices climbed after increase in U.S crude stockpile

Written by Odwa Magwentshu | 19 Jul 2018

Data from the Energy Information Administration showed an unexpected build in U.S. crude stockpiles amid a surge in imports. Inventories of U.S. crude rose by 5.836 million barrels, comparing to expectations for a draw of 3.622 million barrels.