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Crude oil futures end lower on Wednesday
Sep-17-2026

Crude oil futures ended lower on Wednesday following reports that Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude cargoes to Asian refiners through Oman, easing some concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East. On the inventory front, a report released by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that US crude inventories fell by 0.64 million barrels in the week ended September 11, 2026, less than market expectations for a 1.6 million-barrel drop.  

Benchmark crude oil futures for October delivery decreased by $3.40 or 3.21% to settle at $102.43 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for November delivery fell by $2.92 or 2.69% to settle at $105.83 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.


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