
May WTI crude oil (CLK25) Monday closed up +0.83 (+1.22%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25) closed up +0.0117 (+0.53%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices on Monday settled moderately higher, with crude posting a 3-week high. Crude prices rallied Monday after President Trump announced a 25% secondary tariff on countries that purchase oil or gas from Venezuela, effective April 2. Crude prices Monday also garnered support 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, Monday's rally in the S&P 500 to a 2-week high shows confidence in the economic outlook that supports energy demand. However, Monday's rally in the dollar index (DXY00) to a 2-week high limited gains in crude oil.