
September WTI crude oil (CLU23) on Friday closed up +0.49 (+0.61%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23) closed up +0.61 (+0.21%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday posted moderate gains, with crude climbing to a 3-1/4 month high and gasoline climbing to a 9-month high. A weaker dollar Friday was bullish for energy prices. Crude prices also have support on Friday's weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation news that may allow the Fed to stop raising interest rates, bolstering the outlook for the U.S. economy to avoid a recession. Gains in crude were limited as Friday's mixed global economic news was bearish for growth prospects and energy demand.