International oil prices rose significantly on the 23rd. Light crude oil futures for December delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose $3.80, or 3.82%, to close at $103.27 a barrel by the close of the day; London Brent crude oil futures for December delivery rose $3.55, or 3.14%, to close at $116.72 a barrel by the close of the day.

International oil prices rose significantly on the 23rd. Light crude oil futures for December delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose $3.80, or 3.82%, to close at $103.27 a barrel by the close of the day; London Brent crude oil futures for December delivery rose $3.55, or 3.14%, to close at $116.72 a barrel by the close of the day.