CNBC | Oil prices hold gains as US crude stockpiles fall by 2.1 million barrels CNBC Oil prices rose on Wednesday, as concerns that producers may fail to cover a shortfall in supply once U.S. sanctions on Iran come into force outweighed an increase in U.S. inventories. Brent crude futures were up 8 cents at $79.11 a barrel by 10:15 a.m ... Oil Under Pressure Due to Rising US Inventories Trump Hit Iran With Oil Sanctions. So Far, They're Working. 3 Possible Global Oil Supply 'Surprises' That Could Cause Oil Bulls To Stampede |