October WTI crude oil (CLV26) is up +1.99 (+2.32%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26) is up +0.0153 (+0.50%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher for a second day today, with crude oil posting a 6-week high. Crude prices are supported as fresh hostilities between the US and Iran are raising concerns about prolonged disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.