Brent crude futures remained unchanged to settle at US$72.22 a barrel, having earlier touched US$72.83, their highest since May 20, 2019. Brent crude futures remained unchanged to settle at US$72.22 a barrel, having earlier touched US$72.83, their highest since May 20, 2019, as reported by Reuters. Read alsoClaims by Russia, Germany on climate-friendly nature of Nord Stream 2 project misleading – expertDespite a 5 million-barrel draw in crude oil last week, stocks of petrol and other fuels rose sharply due to weak demand, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week that included the long Memorial Day holiday weekend.