
May WTI crude oil (CLK24) this morning is up +1.07 (+1.28%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24) is up +2.32 (+0.86%).
Crude and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher, with crude posting a 5-1/4 month high and gasoline posting a 2-week high. A weaker dollar today is supportive of energy prices. Crude prices are also climbing on concerns that heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East could lead to a disruption of crude supplies from the region. In addition, better-than-expected global economic news is positive for energy demand and crude prices.