US statistics did not prevent rise in oil prices

Oil prices continue to rise in the world markets.

As of 20:31, the cost of a barrel of Brent oil has reached the level of 37.17 dollars, adding 1.01% during the tradings.

Prices are rising, despite the data, released by the US Department of Energy, that commercial oil reserves in the country (excluding strategic reserves) over the week, which ended on February 26th, have increased by 10.4 million barrels (2%) to 518 million barrels, which is a historical maximum for this time of year, RIA Novosti reports.