Crude oil prices closed above $60 a barrel on Wednesday. The gains came after the Energy Information Administration released the weekly inventory report. Data showed that US crude oil stockpiles fell 10 million barrels per day. The drawdown was larger than expected. It also reflected the API’s inventory report released earlier in the week. Meanwhile, a developing weather disturbance near the Gulf of Mexico is also seen adding to the price gains.
Can Crude Oil Rise Further?
The current gains in oil prices came after price had initially declined. Following a period of consolidation near the support area of 57.50, oil prices have reversed direction. The strong gains off the 50.57 support level have led to oil testing the upper end of the range. A breakout above the $61.00 handle will further confirm the upside bias in oil.
