
August WTI crude oil (CLQ25) today are down -0.69 (-1.02%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25) is down -0.0146 (-0.69%).
Oil prices are trading lower after Axios reported that the US plans to restart nuclear talks with Iran, which could eventually lead to reduced sanctions and increased Iranian oil exports. Nuclear talks might also stave off any new military attack by Israel on Iran. Also, the oil markets are nervous going into this Sunday's OPEC+ meeting, which is expected to result in a decision for higher production.