International oil prices rose significantly on the 16th. Light crude oil futures for November delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose $3.44, or 3.51%, to close at $101.41 a barrel by the close of the day; London Brent crude oil futures for December delivery rose $3.94, or 3.72%, to close at $109.86 a barrel by the close of the day.

International oil prices rose significantly on the 16th. Light crude oil futures for November delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose $3.44, or 3.51%, to close at $101.41 a barrel by the close of the day; London Brent crude oil futures for December delivery rose $3.94, or 3.72%, to close at $109.86 a barrel by the close of the day.