Rich Asplund on 06/25/2026

Crude Oil Prices Rebound on Reports of a Ship Hit off the Omani Coast

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +1.24 (+1.76%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.0754 (+2.70%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased early losses and turned higher today as short covering emerged on a report that an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman hit...Strait of Hormuz

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Rich Asplund on 06/24/2026

Crude Oil Prices Fall Sharply as Persian Gulf Oil Flows Accelerate

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Wednesday closed down -2.87 (-3.92%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0669 (-2.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Wednesday, with crude oil posting a 3.5-month low. Wednesday’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 13-month...O

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Rich Asplund on 06/24/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Rise on Warmer US Weather Forecasts

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.074 (+2.35%). Nat-gas prices moved higher on Wednesday as US weather forecasts shifted to hotter, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group on Wednesday said forecas

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Daniel White on 06/24/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

Crude continues to weaken as Iran and gulf neighbors, alongside the West, improve relations and take steps towards a lasting peace agreement. While this situation is still volatile - both sides have stuck to the agreement so far. There is macro and monetary flows adding to strength in the dollar whi

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Rich Asplund on 06/24/2026

Crude Oil Prices Sink as Global Oil Supplies Recover

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -3.02 (-4.13%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is down -0.0842 (-2.95%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today, with crude oil posting a 3.5-month low. Today’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 13-month high is...An oil tanker out

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Crude Oil Prices Settle Lower as Supply Concerns Subside

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.65 (-0.88%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0211 (-0.73%). Crude oil and gasoline prices were under pressure on Tuesday, with crude oil falling to a 3.5-month low. Tuesday’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a...Oil pipelin

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Cooler Temps Forecast for the US

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.106 (-3.26%). Nat-gas prices retreated on Tuesday amid forecasts for cooler US summer weather, which could potentially reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group on Tuesday said fo

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TradingView on 06/23/2026

What happens to inflation if the war in Iran ends?

Oil prices are down, gasoline is getting cheaper, yet markets are still expecting the Fed to raise rates—not once, not twice, but possibly three times. Why?A man looking at a warped stock market chart by AciiiDsgn via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Crude Oil Prices Fall as Oil Supplies Flow Through the Strait of Hormuz

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -0.67 (-0.91%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is down -0.0534 (-1.85%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today, with crude oil falling to a 3.5-month low. Today’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 13-month high...Petroleum oil and

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Daniel White on 06/23/2026

Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

Sunday night into Monday crude markets saw outsized volatility, posting a ~5% range before 8am Monday as drama surrounding the Iran-US MOU spiked markets higher on the Sunday open. A final deal was agreed upon and signed which prompted a quick market sell-off.Stacked oil barrels by JONGHO SHIN via i

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Crude Oil Prices Retreat as Global Supply Fears Recede

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Monday closed down -1.78 (-2.32%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0079 (-0.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains on Monday and settled lower. Crude prices retreated on Monday amid signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, includin

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Climb as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Monday closed up +0.020 (+0.62%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 3-week nearest-futures high on Monday and settled higher as forecasts for hotter US weather indicate higher nat-gas demand for gas-fired electricity. Forecasts of warmer-than-normal US weather are suppo

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Rich Asplund on 06/22/2026

Crude Oil Prices Tumble on US-Iran Peace Progress

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -1.92 (-2.51%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0276 (-0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains and are sharply lower. Crude prices retreated today on signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks, including a waiver on...Oil tank

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Eugene Graner on 06/22/2026

Why Soybean Oil Is Holding Strong While Crude Oil Slides

EPA data showing renewable fuel production is running below mandated levels is helping support soybean oil prices, keeping the market firm despite weakness in crude oil.Rows of soybeans in a field by Jana Milin via iStock

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