Rich Asplund on 05/05/2026

Crude Oil Prices Retreat as Middle East Tensions Ease

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Tuesday closed down -4.15 (-3.90%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.1176 (-3.15%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday as the ceasefire in the Middle East appears to be holding, easing geopolitical risks. Crude prices retrea

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Rich Asplund on 05/05/2026

Abundant US Nat-Gas Supplies Pressures Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.079 (-2.76%). Nat-gas prices retreated on Tuesday as flows to US liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals fell to the lowest level in more than three months, leaving more supplies in the domestic market. According to BNEF data, LNG flows

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Rich Asplund on 05/05/2026

Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Middle East Ceasefire Holds

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -4.54 (-4.27%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.1140 (-3.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today as the ceasefire in the Middle East appears to be holding, easing geopolitical risks. Crude prices are retreating as relative..

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Rich Asplund on 05/04/2026

Cold US Temps and Strength in Crude Oil Lifts Nat-Gas Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Monday closed up +0.087 (+3.13%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 4-week nearest-futures high on Monday and settled sharply higher. Nat-gas prices have support on the outlook for below-normal US temperatures in the near term, which could potentially boost nat-gas heat

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Rich Asplund on 05/04/2026

Crude Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Flare Up

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +3.18 (+3.12%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.1323 (+3.68%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from overnight losses and moved sharply higher on signs of heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices spiked higher after Iran's...

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Darren Carlat on 05/02/2026

What Happens When Seasonality and Geopolitics Collide?

Markets don’t always follow their seasonal patterns—especially during geopolitical events. This analysis of RBOB gasoline shows how conflicts can temporarily distort price action, and why structure ultimately matters more.A car being refueled at a gas station by Engin Akyurt via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 05/01/2026

Crude Prices Fall on Hopes for US-Iran Negotiations

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Friday closed down -3.13 (-2.98%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0198 (-0.55%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains on Friday and settled sharply lower, with gasoline falling from a 3.75-year high. Crude prices came under pressure on...

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Rich Asplund on 05/01/2026

Below-Normal US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Demand and Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Friday closed up +0.013 (+0.47%). Nat-gas prices on Friday climbed to a 3-week nearest-futures high and settled higher. Nat-gas prices have support on the outlook for below-normal US temperatures in the near term, which could potentially boost nat-gas heating dema

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Andrew Hecht on 05/01/2026

April’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Crude oil, gasoline, gasoline refining spreads, bitcoin, and cotton futures posted double-digit percentage gains in April, while Rotterdam coal, natural gas, and sugar futures posted the most significant declines. Higher interest rates and a weaker dollar index were a mixed signal for the commoditie

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Darin Newsom on 05/01/2026

What Can the CFTC Do About It?

There are more calls for the CFTC to step in and start regulating all the new "trading" (aka gambling) taking place in markets these days. The problem is the Commission's hands are tied.Racehorses taking a turn by James via AdobeStock

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Rich Asplund on 05/01/2026

Crude Prices Tumble on Hopes Negotiations to End Iran War Will Resume

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -3.37 (-3.21%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0448 (-1.24%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up early gains today and retreated , with gasoline falling from a 3.75-year high, on hopes that negotiations to end the US-Iran war...Satellite view

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Rich Asplund on 04/30/2026

Crude Oil Prices Retreat on Signs of Weaker Global Energy Demand

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Thursday closed down -1.81 (-1.69%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0228 (+0.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday, with gasoline soaring to a 3.75-year high. Crude oil gave up an early advance and fell sharply on Thursday...Oil

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