October WTI crude oil (CLV26) closed down -2.65 (-3.12%) on Tuesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26) closed down -0.0391 (-1.32%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower for a second day on Tuesday, falling to 1-week lows. Crude prices came under pressure on Tuesday after a news report said the US would be returning diplomats to Middle East embassies, easing concerns about an escalation of the Iran war.