Light crude oil futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell $2.02, or 2.43%, to close at $81.25 a barrel by the close of the day; London Brent crude oil futures for October delivery fell $1.91, or 2.15%, to close at $87.07 a barrel by the close of the day.

Light crude oil futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell $2.02, or 2.43%, to close at $81.25 a barrel by the close of the day; London Brent crude oil futures for October delivery fell $1.91, or 2.15%, to close at $87.07 a barrel by the close of the day.