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Rich Asplund

Crude Prices Strengthen on Geopolitical Risks and Improved Global Energy Demand

May WTI crude oil (CLK24) on Tuesday closed up +1.44 (+1.72%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24) closed up +4.89 (+1.80%).

Crude and gasoline prices Tuesday settled moderately higher, with crude posting a 5-1/4 month high and gasoline posting a 2-week high.  A weaker dollar on Tuesday was supportive of energy prices.  Crude prices also rose 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.  

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