By David Gaffen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices surged nearly 3% on Wednesday, bolstered by record U.S. crude exports and as the nation’s refiners operated at higher-than-usual levels for this time of year. The dollar’s weakness added support, as the greenback’s strength of late has been a notable factor inhibiting oil market gains. Brent crude futures settled up $2.17, or 2.3%, to $95.69 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.59, or 3%, to $87.91. The U.S. dollar fell 1.2%, making oil cheaper for holders of other currencies. The U.S. greenback has been stronger than other …