Rich Asplund on 01/16/2026

Iran Tensions Underpin Crude Oil Prices

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Friday closed up +0.25 (+0.42%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0014 (+0.08%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Friday, recovering some of Thursday's sharp selloff. Geopolitical risks in Iran are supporting crude prices even as th

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Rich Asplund on 01/16/2026

Abundant Nat-Gas Supplies Pressure Prices

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Friday closed down by -0.025 (-0.80%), Feb nat-gas prices settled lower on Friday but remained above Thursday's 3-month nearest-futures low. Abundant US supplies are weighing on nat-gas prices after Thursday's weekly EIA report showed nat-gas storage levels +

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Rich Asplund on 01/16/2026

Crude Oil Prices Supported by Lingering Iran Risk

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.71 (+1.20%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0136 (+0.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today as they recover some of Thursday's sharp selloff. Geopolitical risks in Iran are supporting crude prices even as the chance.

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Rich Asplund on 01/15/2026

Crude Oil Prices Fall Sharply as Chances of a US Attack on Iran Ease

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Thursday closed down -2.83 (-4.56%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0466 (-2.55%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Thursday as geopolitical risks in Iran temporarily eased. President Trump signaled he may hold off on attacking

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Rich Asplund on 01/15/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Recover on Forecasts for Below-Normal US Temps

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Thursday closed up by +0.008 (+0.26%), Feb nat-gas prices recovered from a 3-month nearest-futures low on Thursday and settled slightly higher as forecasts for below-normal US weather that could potentially boost heating demand, sparked short covering in nat-ga

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Andrew Hecht on 01/15/2026

Energy Commodities in Q4 and 2025- What are the Prospects for Q1 2026 and Beyond?

The composite of energy commodities moved lower in Q4 2025 and in the year that ended on December 31, 2025. While crude oil, oil products, crack spreads, and Chicago ethanol swaps declined, Rotterdam coal and U.S. natural gas futures prices increased in the fourth quarter.A fuel pump by IADE-Michoko

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Rich Asplund on 01/15/2026

Crude Oil Prices Sink as Geopolitical Risks Ease in Iran

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -2.82 (-4.56%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0506 (-2.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today as geopolitical risks in Iran subsided after President Trump signaled he may hold off on attacking Iran for now, after..

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Darin Newsom on 01/15/2026

What Was Thursday Morning's "Nuttiest" Headline?

Thursday morning again saw global markets having to adjust to realigned alliances and general destabilization.A businessman in a grey suit panic breathing into a brown paper bag by AJR_photo via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 01/14/2026

Geopolitical Risk Pushes Crude Oil Prices Higher

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.87 (+1.42%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0039 (+0.21%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended this week's sharp rally today, with crude climbing to a 2.5-month high and gasoline posting a 5-week high. Fears of an escala

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Rich Asplund on 01/14/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Plummet on Warmer US Temps and Increased Storage

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Wednesday closed down sharply by -0.299 (-8.75%), Feb nat-gas prices plummeted to a 3-month nearest-futures low on Wednesday and settled sharply lower as US temperatures warm and LNG supplies build. The midday update to the Global Forecast System weather model

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Rich Asplund on 01/14/2026

Fears of Iran Escalation Lift Crude Oil Prices

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.35 (+0.57%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0066 (-0.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude climbing to a 2.5-month high. Fears of an escalation in tensions in Iran, which could disrupt crude supplies from...Pet

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Rich Asplund on 01/13/2026

Geopolitical Risks Underpin Crude Oil Prices

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.65 (+2.77%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0327 (+1.82%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Tuesday, with crude posting a 2.25-month high and gasoline posting a 5-week high. Crude prices surged on Tuesday afte

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Rich Asplund on 01/13/2026

Colder US Weather Forecasts Boost Nat-Gas Prices

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.010 (+0.29%), Feb nat-gas prices added to Monday's sharp rally on Tuesday and posted modest gains. Expectations of colder US weather, which will boost nat-gas heating demand, are supporting prices. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Tuesday

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Rich Asplund on 01/13/2026

Crude Oil Prices Rally as Iranian Tensions Escalate

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +1.82 (+3.069%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0421 (+2.35%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude climbing to a 2.25-month high and gasoline climbing to a 5-week high. Crude prices are rallying today after...O

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