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November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +0.36 (+0.39%) on Friday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.208 (-0.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday. Crude prices shook off early losses and moved higher Friday on concerns about disruptions to Middle East energy
November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Friday closed up +0.052 (+1.64%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Friday as Hurricane Isaias approached, prompting closure of nat-gas rigs in the Gulf and a reduction in US gas production. US (lower-48) dry gas production on Friday fell to 109.3 bcf/day, the
NYMEX gasoline futures are heading into the off-demand season during fall and winter. Prices tend to decline as drivers put less mileage on cars. However, 2026 is no ordinary year, and gasoline prices remain significantly higher in October 2026 than in October 2025.A car being refueled at a gas stat
November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +0.36 (+0.39%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is down -0.257 (-0.78%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed. Crude prices shook off early losses and moved higher on concerns about disruption to Middle East energy supplies after Iran said it...Str
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November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +3.21 (+3.64%) on Thursday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed up +0.818 (+2.53%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Thursday on signs of possible escalation of the US-Iran conflict. Surging freight costs to ship crude oil out
November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.035 (-1.09%). Nat-gas prices fell from a 1.5-week high on Thursday and settled lower after weekly nat-gas storage rose more than expected, sparking long liquidation in nat-gas futures. The EIA reported Thursday that nat-gas inventories
Oil and oil products have rallied as the conflict in the Middle East has escalated and expanded. Heating oil is a proxy for distillates, including jet and diesel fuels. At the most recent high of over $5 per gallon wholesale, NYMEX heating futures remain below the 2022 all-time high but could be on
November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +4.54 (+5.14%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is up +0.1462 (+4.52%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are soaring today on signs of possible escalation of the US-Iran conflict. Also, surging freight costs to ship crude oil out of the Middle...Satellite
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November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed down -1.16 (-1.30%) on Wednesday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.0390 (-1.19%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased an early rally on Wednesday and settled lower on signs of weakening global energy demand after the EIA cut its 2026 global..
November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.089 (+2.86%). Nat-gas prices extended this week’s rally on Wednesday, posting a 1.5-week high and settling sharply higher. Forecasts for cooler US weather that will boost heating demand for nat-gas boosted prices on Wednesday. The Commod
As of Thursday morning, 7 October 2026, Energies markets are pricing the morning’s EIA report ahead of FOMC minutes report due out at 1 PM Central Time. The morning’s EIA report showed a draw of 3.2 million barrels, which is one factor in the front month CLX26 Crude Oil WTI...Offshore drilling rig
November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +0.20 (+0.22%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is up +0.0255 (+0.78%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today on concerns about disruptions to crude supplies from the Middle East after Iran ramped up attacks on tankers in the...A sunset
