US crude stocks up less than expected

摘要

New York—NYMEX May crude closed $3.10 higher at $56.39/b, highest level seen for the front-month contract since December, after US Energy Information Administration data showed domestic commercial crude stocks rose less than expected last week. ICE May Brent settled $1.89 higher at $60.32/b. The May contract expired at the end of Wednesday’s session. The last time front-month Brent closed above $60/b was March 6.