1.   Crude oil prices fell amid reports of ample U.S. crude stockpiles at a time when global oil supplies are expected to increase in the coming months.

2.   Crude oil futures were little changed as expectation of a seasonal surge in gasoline demand offset high U.S. crude stockpiles.

3.   In NEW YORK, crude oil futures were little changed as expectation of a seasonal surge in gasoline demand offset high U.S. crude stockpiles.

4.   Oil and gas stocks rose on an unexpected drop in U.S. crude stockpiles caused by recent refinery problems.

5.   Renewed Iraqi oil exports in December and lackluster winter demand for heating oil allowed crude stockpiles to build up in the U.S. and Europe during the first quarter.

6.   Renewed Iraqi oil exports that began in December and lackluster winter demand for heating oil have allowed crude stockpiles to build up in the U.S. and Europe.

7.   Sweet crude futures were led Friday by rising demand for crude in the U.S. from refiners amid low U.S. crude stockpiles.

8.   The American Petroleum Institute reported a rise in U.S. crude stockpiles last week, which also depressed prices.

9.   The API reports on U.S. crude stockpiles and import levels.

10.   The crude stockpile gain may also reflect a drop in production, as some refiners reduced operations for scheduled maintenance, traders said.