Oil prices fell on Wednesday, with the U.S. benchmark settling at its lowest year to date, after domestic crude stockpiles in the world's top petroleum producer and consumer rose more than expected last week.

Oil prices edged lower Wednesday on a rise in U.S. crude stockpiles and easing concern over Libyan supply, with U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports also in focus. Brent crude futures were down 37 cents,

Oil prices were falling as traders assess the potential impact of U.S. trade tariffs on global growth and the stockpiles outlook. Brent crude was down 0.9% at $75.80 a barrel, while WTI traded 0.8% lower at $73.