Light crude oil futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 65 cents, or 0.82%, to close at $78.95 a barrel by the close of the day; London Brent crude oil futures for September delivery fell 72 cents, or 0.85%, to close at $84.23 a barrel by the close of the day.

Light crude oil futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 65 cents, or 0.82%, to close at $78.95 a barrel by the close of the day; London Brent crude oil futures for September delivery fell 72 cents, or 0.85%, to close at $84.23 a barrel by the close of the day.