Oil futures finished a fifth straight session lower Aug. 18 as an unexpected US gasoline build underscored concerns the delta variant spread could limit near-term energy demand growth. NYMEX September WTI settled down $1.13 at $65.46/b, and ICE October Brent declined 80 cents to $68.23/b. Oil prices came under pressure after US Energy Information Administration data released midmorning showed US gasoline inventories climbed 700,000 barrels in the week ended Aug. 13 to 228.17 million barrels. “Crude prices extended losses after gasoline stockpiles unexpectedly rose, marking the end of peak summer driving season,” OANDA senior market analyst Ed Moya said. “There are still too many question marks over the crude demand outlook over the next few months and that will […]