US refinery problems and high demand to have depleted gasoline stocks

Refinery problems in the US and heightened demand are expected to be highlighted in this week’s snapshot of oil inventories, said analysts.

Market players polled by AFX News expect today’s data, due to be released at 3.30 pm, to show gasoline stocks fell last week by 850,000 barrels, but anticipates crude oil inventories will have risen by 940,000 barrels.