Oil Price Today (July 6): Crude oil extends fall, hovers below $72. Here are 2 major reasons for the decline

Brent crude futures slipped 24 cents, or 0.e33%, to $71.88 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 11 cents, or 0.16%, to $68.58 a barrel. WTI did not settle on Friday as U.S. markets remained closed ahead of the Independence Day holiday on Saturday.