Than-expected drop in crude oil stocks in October 2008 to record high

Crude oil futures on Wednesday a two-year high, the Portuguese successfully issued bonds, the weak dollar and U.S. stocks fell more than expected last week, is the main reason for rising oil prices.

 February crude futures contract rose 75 cents, or 0.8%, to close at $ 91.86 a barrel, the highest since October 3, 2008 has been high.

 According to the U.S. Energy Department released data show that as of Jan. 7 in the week, commercial crude oil inventories were down 220 million barrels. According to the survey, analysts on average had expected crude stocks last week, the chain will be down 30 million barrels.