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Crude oil climbed after the US data showed that unemployment claims declined more than expected last week. However, disappointing comments from the ECB and fears over the US fiscal policy weighted down on the commodity.
Brent oil jumped after the OPEC announced that global energy demand is likely to rise by 54% between 2010 and 2035, with oil remaining the major energy source.
Natural gas turned higher after the EIA reported that the US inventories increased less than expected last week. Natural gas storage climbed by 21 billion cubic feet compared with a forecast of a rise of 27 billion cubic feet.
Heating oil was the only loser as stronger US Dollar and disappointing news from the eurozone created heavy pressure on the commodity futures.