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Rich Asplund

Crude Prices Gain as President Trump Threatens Tariffs on Purchasers of Venezuelan Crude

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.    

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