
May WTI crude oil (CLK25) today is up +0.69 (+1.01%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25) closed up +0.0094 (+0.43%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher, with crude climbing to a 3-week high. Crude prices jumped to their highs today after President Trump announced a 25% secondary tariff on countries that purchase oil or gas from Venezuela, effective April 2. Reduced tariff concerns are also boosting crude prices on reports that US reciprocal tariffs on April 2 will be more targeted, which should have less impact on global growth and energy demand. In addition, today's rally in the S&P 500 to a 2-week high shows confidence in the economic outlook that supports energy demand. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00) to a 2-week high limits gains in crude oil.