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Rich Asplund

Crude Prices Tumble on Dollar Strength and Easing Geopolitical Risks

March WTI crude oil (CLH26) today is down -3.27 (-5.01%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) is down -0.0887 (-4.57%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today amid a stronger dollar and easing geopolitical risks in the Middle East.  The dollar index (DXY00) climbed to a 1-week high today, and President Trump said the US is talking to Iran, while Iran’s foreign ministry said it hopes diplomatic efforts will avert a war.   Axios reported today that US envoy Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are set to meet in Istanbul on Friday.

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