Oil prices advanced to nearly $75 a barrel in Asia after a report showed that U.S. crude oil inventories dropped more than forecast, suggesting improved demand. Benchmark oil for delivery in October rose 32 cents to $74.99 a barrel late Thursday afternoon Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, according to The Associated Press. Sponsored Links adsonar_placementId=1505951;adsonar_pid=1990767;adsonar_ps=-1;adsonar_zw=242;adsonar_zh=252;adsonar_jv='ads.tw.adsonar.com'; U.S. crude oil... Continue reading Oil Prices Near $75 a Barrel in Asia on U.S. Inventories Oil Prices Near $75 a Barrel in Asia on U.S. Inventories originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:05:00. Filed Under: Energy , Technology , Economy , Green Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments