Hong Kong - Oil prices fell on Thursday ahead of the release of a closely watched report that is forecast to show a surge in US stockpiles to 33-year high, adding to a global supply glut.
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate fell $1.46 to $50.68 while Brent eased 98 cents to $69.55.
The weekly report by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) is expected to show supplies increased by 3 million barrels to 420.9 million in the week to up to February 13, according to a survey by Bloomberg News.