Nymex crude oil at record close over $80/bl

Nymex crude oil price hit an all-time closing high over $80 per barrel after Hurricane Humberto forced the closure of some US Gulf refiners.

Nymex crude for October delivery settled up 18 cents at a record high $80.09 per barrel, after hitting an intra-day record of $80.20. London Brent crude settled 28 cents lower at $77.40 per barrel.