July WTI crude oil (CLN26) on Monday closed down -1.78 (-2.32%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26) closed down -0.0079 (-0.26%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains on Monday and settled lower. Crude prices retreated on Monday amid signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, including a waiver on some Iranian oil sanctions. Also, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is allowing crude supplies to flow, easing global oil supply concerns. Crude prices initially opened higher in overnight trade when Iran threatened to suspend talks and close the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and after President Trump threatened military action against Iran if Hezbollah militants continue to attack Israel.