Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:43:04 GMT
WTI crude fluctuates as inventories seen declining
West Texas Intermediate fluctuated after a report suggested that U.S. crude inventories shrank, while China's manufacturing sector slowed down in July. WTI for September settlement added 3 cents to $107.26 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent for September delivery traded at $107.91 per barrel, up 51 cents on ICE Futures Europe exchange.