U.S. crude-oil stocks are expected to increase in data due Wednesday from the Department of Energy, according to a survey of analysts by The Wall Street Journal. Estimates from 10 analysts surveyed showed that U.S. oil inventories are projected to have increased by 600,000 barrels, on average, in the week ended Dec. 18. Three analysts expect stockpiles to fall and seven expect them to rise. Forecasts range from a fall of 3.5 million barrels to a rise of 2.9 million barrels. The closely watched survey from the Energy Information Administration is due at 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday. Gasoline stockpiles are expected to rise by 1.1 million barrels, according to analysts. Two analysts expect a decline and eight expect a rise. Estimates range from a fall of 1.5 million barrels to a rise of 2.5 million barrels. Stocks of distillates, which include heating oil and diesel, are expected to rise […]