Darren Carlat on 04/25/2026

When Seasonality and Geopolitics Collide: A Turning Point for Ag Markets

Grain markets typically build into seasonal highs over the coming months, but this year’s rally has been accelerated by geopolitical disruption. With prices already stretched, the market may be more vulnerable to normalization than further expansion.Grain elevator by Robert D Brozek via Shutterstock

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Kyle Woodley on 04/25/2026

Cut Your Fuel Bill Today: 12 Ways to Pay Less at the Pump

Americans are getting pinched again with gas back above $4. Here are 12 ways to get cheaper fuel or become a more fuel-efficient driver.A car being refueled at a gas station by Engin Akyurt via Pixabay

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Darin Newsom on 04/24/2026

Does the Iran War Still Matter to Grains Traders?

Based on recent trading activity, it seems the grains are mostly getting caught up in headlines and social media posts, not fundamentals.Oil production with Iran flag by EVER STOCK via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 04/24/2026

Crude Oil Prices Fall on Hopes Peace Negotiations With Iran Will Materialize

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Friday closed down -1.45 (-1.51%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0065 (-0.19%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains on Friday and settled sharply lower after Pakistan said a second round of US-Iran peace talks is expected. Losses...Sate

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Rich Asplund on 04/24/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Sink on Abundant US Supplies

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Friday closed down -0.091 (-3.48%). Nat-gas prices sank to a 1.5-year low on Friday and settled sharply lower. Growing US nat-gas stockpiles and above-normal US spring temperatures, which will reduce nat-gas heating demand even further and add to already burgeoning

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Rich Asplund on 04/24/2026

Crude Oil Prices Slip on Hopes US-Iran Peace Talks to Resume

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -0.36 (-0.38%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0073 (-0.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains today and turned lower after Pakistan said a second round of US-Iran peace talks is expected. Optimism that the US...Two oil barrels

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Rich Asplund on 04/23/2026

Growing US Nat-Gas Storage Hammers Prices

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.108 (-3.97%). Nat-gas prices tumbled to a 1-week low on Thursday and settled sharply lower. Growing US nat-gas storage levels knocked prices lower on Thursday after weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose +103 bcf, above expectations of +97 bcf

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Rich Asplund on 04/23/2026

Crude Oil Prices Underpinned as Iran War Tightens Global Oil Supplies

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +0.44 (+0.47%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.0093 (+0.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with gasoline climbing to a 3.75-year high. Energy prices remain underpinned as the Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, t

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Mikhail Fedorov on 04/23/2026

Oil’s New Security Premium: Trading Geopolitical Chaos for Institutional Panic

Don't expect a peace deal to sink the barrel. The global realization of energy vulnerability has triggered a massive shift toward hoarding, ensuring that millions of barrels will flow into strategic vaults rather than the open market, effectively canceling the return to cheap energy.Pumping desiel i

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Rich Asplund on 04/22/2026

Crude Oil Prices Surge as Closure of Hormuz Threatens Supply Shortages

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.29 (+3.67%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.1201 (+3.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with gasoline posting a 3-week high. Energy prices surged on Wednesday as the cancellation of peace talks betw

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Rich Asplund on 04/22/2026

Nat-Gas Prices Climb on the Prospects of Stronger US LNG Exports

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.025 (+0.93%). Nat-gas prices climbed to a 2-week high on Wednesday and settled higher. The outlook for the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for the foreseeable future will curb Middle Eastern nat-gas supplies, potentially boosting US nat-gas

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Rich Asplund on 04/22/2026

Crude Oil Prices Climb as Global Oil Supplies Disrupted

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +2.55 (+2.84%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.0882 (+2.82%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with gasoline posting a 2-week high. Energy prices are rallying today as the cancellation of peace talks between the US...Oil tan

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Rich Asplund on 04/21/2026

Crude Oil Prices Rally as US-Iran Talks on Hold

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +2.52 (+2.81%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0930 (+2.98%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses on Tuesday and moved sharply higher as Iran has yet to confirm its attendance at further talks in Pakistan...Oil produ

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