
March WTI crude oil (CLH26) on Monday closed down -3.07 (-4.71%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) closed down -0.0908 (-4.68%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Monday amid a stronger dollar and easing geopolitical risks in the Middle East. The dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 1-week high on Monday, 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 on Monday that US envoy Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are set to meet in Istanbul on Friday.