U. S. crude-oil stocks are expected to show an increase in data due Wednesday from the Energy Department, according to a survey of analysts by The Wall Street Journal. Estimates from 12 analysts surveyed showed that U.S. oil inventories are projected to have risen by 3.5 million barrels, on average, in the week ended Oct. 16. All 12 analysts expect stockpiles to rise. Forecasts range from an increase of 1 million barrels to a gain of 5.3 million barrels. The closely watched survey from the Energy Information Administration is due at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday. Gasoline stockpiles are expected to fall by 900,000 barrels, according to analysts. Ten analysts expect a decline, with two expecting a rise. Estimates range from a drop of 2.9 million barrels to a gain of 2 million barrels. Stocks of distillates, which include heating oil and diesel, are expected to fall by 1.3 […]