 I'm Nicole Murray with your Money Now. U.S. oil futures edged slightly lower today after jumping 2.6% in the previous session as crude inventories fell for the third week in a row. West Texas Intermediate's August contract dropped 11 cents to $82.74 per barrel. Brent's September contract is down 18 cents to $84.90 per barrel. Crude oil has gained 15.5% year-to-date.