
Oct WTI crude oil (CLV24) today is down -0.26 (-0.37%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV24) is down -0.80 (-0.40%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices today added to Tuesday's sharp losses, with crude falling to an 8-3/4 month low and gasoline falling to a 2-3/4 year nearest-futures low. Weaker-than-expected global economic news is weighing on global energy demand prospects and crude prices. However, crude prices recovered from their worst levels due to a weaker dollar and signs that OPEC+ may delay a planned crude production increase in response to concern about weak energy demand.