U.S. crude oil inventories fell 1.6 million barrels in the week to 417.5 million barrels, it said US Department of Energy.
The current inventory level is 4% below the 5-year average for this time of year.
November futures for Brent oil on the London ICE exchange decreased by 0.43% - to 73.46 USD per barrel. WTI oil futures for November delivery rose 0.17% to $69.81 a barrel.