
September WTI crude oil (CLU23) on Thursday closed up +1.01 (+1.27%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23) closed down -4.54 (-1.58%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday settled mixed. Crude moved higher on carryover support from Wednesday's EIA report that showed U.S crude inventories fell to their lowest in 8 months. Crude also garnered support from Thursday's better-than-expected U.S. economic news, which shows strength in the economy that supports energy demand. Crude prices fell back from their best levels Thursday after the dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 2-month high. Also, concerns about China's economy limited the upside in crude prices.