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Mixed Inventory Data Caps Distillates Gains

Heating oil prices were lower mid-day on Thursday following a mixed inventory report from the Department of Energy’s, that was released one day late due to the New Years Day holiday.  Crude oil inventories drew more than expected but that was easily offset…