The latest weekly crude oil inventory data from the US EIA (Energy Information Agency) has just been released. As noted here earlier, the markets were expecting a draw of around 1.95 million barrels, versus a prior build of 1.85 million barrels. The data has just revealed a draw of 4.15 million barrels. Prior to this, Brent crude for the final day of trading in the July contract had rebounded from a low underneath $82.50, to above $83.25 on the prospect of an anticipated draw in stockpiles. Well, this data has not yet actually delivered a spike higher in the price of Brent, which is a little confusing, but maybe we have to put that down to the proximity of the expiry later today? Brent for July delivery is currently trading at $82.80