
July WTI crude oil (CLN25) today is up +1.88 (+2.62%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25) is up +0.0286 (+1.29%).
Crude oil prices are sharply higher today on the increase in Middle East tensions after President Trump downplayed the prospects for an early end to the Israel-Iran war. Today's stronger dollar is bearish for crude prices. Also, today's weaker-than-expected US economic news was negative for energy demand and crude prices.