Central News Agency (Central News Agency, New York, July 1st, International Wire Service) International oil prices fell today as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumed, the impact of the Iran war subsided, and signs of oversupply increased. West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 1.3% to close at $68.58 per barrel. Brent crude for September delivery in London fell 1.9% to close at $71.57 per barrel. (Compiled by: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150702 Choose to stand with the facts. Every sponsorship from you is a force to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency "First-Hand News" APP for real-time updates. No reproduction, public broadcast, public transmission, or use of the text, images, or audio-visual content on this website is permitted without authorization.