Oil steadies as industry awaits European debt crisis solution

18 October 2011

Oil prices rose slightly today as the industry awaits Germany's statement that Europe's solution to its debt crisis may not come fast enough, which analysts fear will have a downward impact on the oil market.

US crude increased by 11¢ to stand at $86.49 a barrel and Brent crude rose by 1¢ to $110.17 a barrel, reported Reuters.

Margins for US refined products were weaker across most regions last week, falling by about 2% on average as stronger crude prices offset the rise in product prices, according to a Credit Suisse report.