The Globe and Mail | Oil tops $45 after slide; traders weigh impact of Alberta fires The Globe and Mail Oil rose above $45 (U.S.) a barrel on Wednesday as reduced production in Canada's oil sands region due to a wildfire pushed aside concern about excess global supplies and expectations of rising U.S. crude inventories. The Canadian province of Alberta ... Oil steadies around $45 after slide, Canada wildfire supports Oil prices fluctuate ahead of weekly supply update Oil Price Upheaval Finally Hits Refiners — Energy Journal |