Wall Street Journal | Oil Prices Drop to Fresh Six-Year Lows Wall Street Journal Oil prices fell to a fresh six-year low Wednesday after data showed a surprise increase in U.S. stockpiles, adding to a massive glut of crude around the globe. Light, sweet crude for September delivery dropped $1.27, or 3%, to $41.35 a barrel on the ... Oil hits nearly 6-1/2 year low after stockpile build Oil is cheaper than it's been in years. Why aren't gas prices? Shut refineries to put pressure on oil prices as inventories grow |