This negative news offset much of the positive gain yesterday, as the IEA stated it would release strategic stockpiles if storm (expected to be reclassified to Hurricane) Gustav disrupted Gulf output.

• 昨天国际经济 协会发表声明，如果古斯塔夫斯风暴（可能会被重新定级列为飓风）影响到海湾地区的石油出产量，他们将考虑释放战略储备。