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Crude oil fell sharply after US crude inventories report

Crude oil fell sharply after US crude inventories report



International benchmarks for crude oil fell more than 3% on Wednesday, 3 November 2021 after the EIA released a report showing larger than expected build-up in US crude inventories last week as the country ramp up productions and released strategic reserves.

Brent plunged $2.73 or 3.2% to close at $81.99/barrel.

WTI dived $3.05 or 3.6% to close at $80.86/barrel.