Oil futures settled higher on September 22 after EIA data showed larger-than-expected crude and distillate draws as Gulf Coast refineries resumed operations. WTI rose $1.74 to above $72 a barrel, and Brent gained $1.83 after the Fed signalled it could begin tapering bond purchases.
Inventory draws and refinery restarts tighten near-term fuel supply, supporting diesel and freight costs. Fed tapering signals could also strengthen the dollar, a modest headwind for commodities.
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