Chron.com | Petroleum stockpiles fall despite increase in oil inventories Chron.com The nation's stockpile of commercial crude oil rose by 2.2 million barrels last week, but it was more than offset by a big dip in petroleum products inventories. Overall petroleum stocks fell by 9.1 million barrels led by a 3.3 million barrel dip in ... US crude oil inventories post unexpected gain US Gasoline Demand Could Drive Crude Oil Prices Higher Crude Oil Pushes Lower as US Stockpiles Decline Less Than Expected |