According to CoinMeta, international oil prices rose on the 7th. As of the close of trading that day, the price of light crude oil futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange increased by 89 cents, closing at $78.18 per barrel, a gain of 1.15%. The price of London Brent crude oil futures for October delivery also rose by $1.06, closing at $83.55 per barrel, with a gain of 1.29%.