WTI crude oil continues to strengthen in trading in New York, helped publish a report on U.S. personal spending in July. Data exceeded the expectations of investors and re-emergence provoked speculation about the demand for oil will increase. After the release of a report on the oil futures strengthened in value by 1.8%. Additional impetus to the black gold, gave Bernanke a comment made by August 26. Fed Chairman noted that in the long term economic growth is not threatened, and the central bank can support recovery. At auction in New York WTI crude oil for October delivery strengthened to $ 1.55 and was trading near $ 86.70 a barrel.