Crude Prices Fall as Persian Gulf Tensions Ease Slightly

Written on 08/13/2026
Rich Asplund

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) on Thursday closed down -2.02 (-2.43%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed down -0.0257 (-0.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell on Thursday, with no overnight reports of new military attacks by the US or Iran in the Persian Gulf. Market concerns about the Middle...Petroleum oil and gas process offshore field by Saknarong Butsabong via Shutterstock
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