New York-Sana
Oil fell 1 percent, with an increase in supply of 2 million barrels and a sudden rise in US jobless claims.
Reuters reported that Brent crude fell 47 cents, equivalent to 1 percent, to determine the settlement price at $ 44.90 a barrel.
West Texas Intermediate crude for delivery next September closed down 35 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $ 42.58 a barrel.
The most active West Texas contract for October delivery also fell 29 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $ 42.82.