US crude and distillate inventories fall

US crude inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels last week due to higher exports and demand. Meanwhile, gasoline stockpiles rose unexpectedly while distillate supplies declined further.

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FILE PHOTO: Crude oil storage tanks are seen in an aerial photograph at the Cushing oil hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, U.S. April 21, 2020. REUTERS/Drone Base

United States crude inventories fell by 1.9 million barrels to 410.6 million barrels last week as strong demand drained supplies. The drop defied analyst expectations for an increase, tightening domestic markets. Global energy prices held onto gains following the report amid constrained stockpiles.