據道瓊斯12月20日消息，根據《華爾街日報》對分析師和交易員的調查，預計美國能源部周三公布的數據將顯示美國原油庫存出現下降。

　　13位受訪的分析師和交易員平均預期，截至12月16日一周，美國原油庫存下降230萬桶。

　　所有13位分析師均預期庫存下降。預期從下降340萬桶到下降100萬桶。

　　唐紹紅摘譯自道瓊斯

　　原文如下：

　　Analysts Forecast 2.3 Million Barrels Decrease in Crude-Oil Stocks

　　By Timothy Puko

　　U.S. crude-oil stocks are expected to show a decrease in data due Wednesday from the Department of Energy, according to a survey of analysts and traders by The Wall Street Journal.

　　Estimates from 13 analysts and traders surveyed showed that U.S. oil inventories are projected to have decreased by 2.3 million barrels, on average, in the week ended Dec. 16.

　　All 13 analysts expect stockpiles to decline. Forecasts range from a decrease of 3.4 million barrels to an decrease of 1 million barrels.