US crude oil inventories fell by 9.014 million barrels in the week ended February 13, the largest decrease in five months and compared with expectations for a 2.1 million barrel build. Stocks at the Cushing, Oklahoma delivery hub also decreased by 1.095 million barrels. Gasoline inventories fell by 3.213 million barrels, above expectations for a 0.3 million barrel draw. Distillate stockpiles, which include diesel and heating oil, fell by 4.566 million barrels, a larger decline than forecasts for a 1.4 million barrel drop.