21.   Even though a six-month drought decimated some winter wheat fields, a bumper spring wheat harvest eased lean inventories.

22.   Energy traders can testify to what happens when already lean inventories meet a sudden increase in demand.

23.   Gas prices soared to record highs this winter amid cold weather, lean inventories and a shortage of spare pipeline capacity in the eastern U.S.

24.   Gasoline futures soared to five-year highs, boosting crude oil, as strong demand forced a larger-than-expected drop in already lean U.S. inventories.

25.   Heating oil prices surged to a three-year high as colder weather arriving later this week threatens to draw down already lean inventories.

26.   Heating oil surged to close at a three-year high as colder weather arriving later this week threatens to draw down already lean inventories.

27.   In NEW YORK, coffee futures rose on persistent concern that lean U.S. inventories may lead to a shortage in the coming months.

28.   In NEW YORK, platinum surged to a two-month high as the falling dollar sparked a buying spree in Japan at a time of lean inventories.

29.   In NEW YORK, coffee futures rebounded from an early drop, extending their rally to five days, on speculation that lean inventories will keep prices high.

30.   In NEW YORK, coffee plunged amid expectations that surging imports will boost lean U.S. inventories.