
March WTI crude oil (CLH26) on Wednesday closed up +1.93 (+3.05%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) closed up +0.0673 (+3.55%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with gasoline climbing to a 2.5-month high. Crude prices shook off early losses on Wednesday and surged on news that upcoming nuclear talks between the US and Iran have hit a snag, raising the risk of an escalation in tensions between the two countries. Crude oil prices also garnered support on Wednesday from a bullish weekly EIA report that showed crude supplies fell more than expected.