
December WTI crude oil (CLZ24) today is up +0.95 (+1.37%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ24) is up +0.0169 (+0.86%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today on concern that hostilities in the Middle East may escalate and disrupt crude supplies. There was a report from Axios today that Iran may be preparing to attack Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming days. Also, a pickup in Chinese manufacturing activity supported energy demand and crude prices. Gains in crude were limited by a stronger dollar and weaker-than-expected US economic reports.