West Texas Intermediate traded near $100 a barrel before data that is forecast to show crude stockpiles rose for a 10th week in the U.S., the world’s biggest oil user. Brent was steady in London . Futures were little changed in New York. Crude supplies probably expanded by 2.5 million barrels last week, according to a Bloomberg News survey before an Energy Information Administration report tomorrow. U.S. authorities are planning inspection flights over the Houston Ship Channel, home to 11 percent of the nation’s refining capacity, as the waterway remains closed for a fourth day after a fuel oil spill. “Supply is ample,” said Jonathan Barratt , the chief executive officer of Barratt’s Bulletin in Sydney who predicts investors may buy West Texas contracts if prices fall to about $97 a barrel. “WTI looks like it wants to consolidate.” WTI for May delivery was at $99.72, up 12 cents, […]