Light crude oil futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 89 cents, or 1.15%, to close at $78.18 a barrel by the close of the day; London Brent crude oil futures for October delivery rose $1.06, or 1.29%, to close at $83.55 a barrel by the close of the day.

Light crude oil futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 89 cents, or 1.15%, to close at $78.18 a barrel by the close of the day; London Brent crude oil futures for October delivery rose $1.06, or 1.29%, to close at $83.55 a barrel by the close of the day.