Oil prices dip on stronger dollar; rise in U.S. crude stocks data

By Mark Tay SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Crude oil futures fell in early trade on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar held around three-week highs and industry stocks data indicated a build in U.S. crude inventories. International Brent crude oil futures were trading at $48.27 (36.9025 pounds) per barrel at 0052 GMT, down 10 cents, or 0.2 percent, from their previous close. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 16 cents, or 0.4 percent, at $46.19 a barrel.