
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.