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U.S. and Brent Crude Oil Prices Fall Nearly 5%

On September 11, Brent crude oil fell to $101 per barrel, down 4.89% for the day. WTI crude oil dropped to $96 per barrel, down 4.51% for the day. (Jin Ten)

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