
May WTI crude oil (CLK24) this morning is up +1.23 (+1.51%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24) is up +2.94 (+1.10%).
Crude and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher, with crude climbing to a 1-week high. Today's mostly stronger-than-expected US economic reports signal strength in the economy that is bullish for energy demand and crude prices. On the negative side for crude prices is today's rally in the dollar index to a 6-week high.