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Crude futures are lower in Asia, on track to snap a seven day winning streak which saw gains of 12%, the longest run of advances in two years. WTI last trades down $0.10 at $58.26, brent is just below neutral levels at $61.06.

  • API inventory data after market yesterday showed a draw in headline crude stocks of 3.5m/bbls, above the 2.7m/bbl decline estimated. The market will look to the US DOE weekly inventory report due later later for further clarity on price direction.
  • Some supply concerns evident in downstream products, gasoline stockpiles rose by 4.81m/bbls, if DOE data matches this it would be the biggest build since April.
  • There were some concerns over supply, the in its short term energy outlook the EIA said oil explorers are set to boost drilling and production from the second half of this year, with crude prices above breakeven levels. The agency did note that US consumption is unlikely to reach pre-pandemic levels before the end of 2022.

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