US crude oil drops on expected stock build


SEOUL: US crude oil futures slipped on Tuesday as US commercial crude stocks were expected to rise for a 16th straight week, with comments from Saudi Arabia's oil minister also dragging on prices.

Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi told officials in Beijing that the kingdom was ready to supply China with additional oil if required, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.

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