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Oil falls as U.S. crude inventories reportedly rise, traders weigh Saudi pipeline closure
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Oil prices declined Wednesday following a report of rising U.S. crude inventories. The increase came as traders also assessed the impact of an attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline attributed to Iran-backed forces. Crude oil futures fell on the inventory data, which typically indicates reduced demand or increased supply in the market.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-hormuz-iran-war.html
