WTI falls on high inventories in U.S.

West Texas Intermediate crude dropped on Tuesday and traded below a level of $100 a barrel for the second straight session as a report showed that stockpiles in the world's largest consumer, U.S., advanced to the highest level in 15 weeks. November WTI futures expiring today slipped 37 cents to $98.85 a barrel on the NYMEX, while December contract slid 26 cents to $99.42 by 11:55 a.m. in Singapore.