The CME/Nymex May crude oil contract fell $1.44 to $101.02/bbl ahead of Wednesday's inventory data in which another increase in crude inventories is anticipated

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Analysts expect the Department of Energy to report on Wednesday that US oil inventories rose by 1.7 million barrels last week, while distillates, including heating oil and diesel, are expected to fall by 600,000 barrels. Gasoline stockpiles are expected to fall by 1.9 million barrels.