Crude prices fell at the close of trading Wednesday amid fears of a continued decline in demand from China due to the economic crisis witnessed by the world's largest crude importer.

According to Bloomberg, Brent crude fell 43 cents, 0.5 per cent, to $84.03 a barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 48 cents to $79.64.

West Texas Intermediate crude futures for the nearest month fell 37 cents to $80.35 a barrel due to declining trading ahead of its imminent expiry.