
February WTI crude oil (CLG26) on Monday closed up +1.34 (+2.36%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26) closed up +0.0203 (+1.19%).
Crude oil prices settled sharply higher on Monday after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough. Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand are lifting crude prices after the Chinese government pledged support to sustain economic growth next year.