
February WTI crude oil (CLG25) Friday closed down -0.80 (-1.02%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG25) closed down -0.0110 (-0.52%).
Crude and gasoline prices on Friday settled moderately lower, weighed down by a stronger dollar. Also, Friday's action by Israel's security cabinet to approve a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange deal with Hamas eases tensions in the Middle East and reduces the chances of crude supply disruptions from the region. Stronger-than-expected economic news from the US and China on Friday signals economic strength and limits losses in crude prices.