Crude-Oil Inventories Rise Unexpectedly

U.S. crude-oil inventories increased by 3.2 million barrels last week. Analysts had predicted a 1.2 million-barrel fall. Gasoline supplies also rose as refiners stepped up their capacity use.

U.S. crude-oil inventories increased by 3.2 million barrels last week. Analysts had predicted a 1.2 million-barrel fall. Gasoline supplies also rose as refiners stepped up their capacity use.