
June WTI crude oil (CLM23) this morning is down -1.73 (-2.20%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM23) is down -5.97 (-2.29%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23) is down -0.043 (-1.89%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are sharply lower, with crude falling to a 3-week low. Dollar strength today is pressuring energy prices. Also, concerns that a slowdown in the global economy will curb energy demand are weighing on crude prices. Crude prices extended their losses after U.S. Apr consumer confidence fell more than expected to a 9-month low.