
May WTI crude oil (CLK23) on Friday closed down -0.70 (-1.00%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23) closed down -1.23 (-0.48%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday closed moderately lower due to ongoing concerns that the banking turmoil could push the global economy into a recession, undercutting energy demand. Also, strength in the dollar Friday weighed on energy prices.