The Globe and Mail (subscription) | Oil prices see biggest surge since 2009 The Globe and Mail (subscription) In a sharp reversal, West Texas intermediate oil on Thursday jumped 10.3 per cent after U.S. oil inventories posted a surprise drop of 5.5 million barrels and data showed stronger U.S. economic growth. WTI closed at $42.56 (U.S.) a barrel. Brent, the ... |