Oil prices climb amid weaker U.S. dollar, mixed U.S. inventory data

NEW YORK, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Oil prices advanced on Wednesday, driven by a weaker U.S. dollar and a fall in U.S. gasoline stockpiles.

The West Texas Intermediate for December delivery increased 2.59 U.S. dollars, or 3 percent, to settle at 87.91 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for December delivery added 2.17 dollars, or 2.3 percent, to settle at 95.69 dollars a barrel on the L