
February WTI crude oil (CLG26) today is up +1.43 (+2.52%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26) is up +0.0337 (+1.97%).
Crude oil prices are moving sharply higher today 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.