
June WTI crude oil (CLM24) on Tuesday closed down -0.70 (-0.85%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM24) closed down -3.97 (-1.45%).
Crude and gasoline prices Tuesday posted moderate losses. A stronger dollar (DXY00) on Tuesday pressured energy prices. Also, an easing of Middle East tensions is weighing on crude oil. In addition, some weaker-than-expected US economic news Tuesday was negative for energy demand prospects. Losses in crude accelerated Tuesday on technical selling after oil prices fell below their 50-day moving average.