WTI rises as inventories gain to 83-year high in U.S.

West Texas Intermediate crude declined on Thursday trading session and was trade close to the weakest level in two weeks as inventories in the U.S., the world's largest oil consumer, advanced to the strongest level in a period of 83 years. WTI for settlement in June was traded 25 cents higher at $101.69 per barrel on the NYMEX as of 1:51 p.m. Seoul time.