Rich Asplund on 11/20/2025

Crude Gains on Dollar Weakness and Reduced Russian Oil Exports

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is up +0.44 (+0.74%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is down -0.0119 (-0.62%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with gasoline falling to a 2-week low. Crude garnered support today from a weaker dollar and a sharp rally in stocks,...Oil tanker

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Bill Baruch on 11/20/2025

Crude Slips as $60 Fails to Firm Up Ahead of Sanctions

Yesterday’s crude oil action was, in a word, disappointing. Monday night through Tuesday’s U.S. session suggested the $60.00*** level might hold with more conviction, giving the market a chance to consolidate, and breakout above $61.00–$61.25***. That did not materialize. Selling pressure began at t

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Rich Asplund on 11/19/2025

Crude Prices Tumble on Dollar Strength and Easing Geopolitical Risks

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.30 (-2.14%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0672 (-3.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Wednesday, with gasoline falling to a 1.5-week low. Wednesday's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2

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Rich Asplund on 11/19/2025

Nat-Gas Prices Jump on Colder US Weather Forecasts

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ25 ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.179 (+4.10%). Dec nat-gas prices rallied sharply on Wednesday as late-November and early December US weather forecasts shifted colder across the eastern half of the country, which could boost nat-gas heating demand. Forecaster Atmosph

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Rich Asplund on 11/19/2025

Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and Possible Ukraine Peace Deal

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is down -1.47 (-2.42%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is down -0.0612 (-3.06%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with gasoline falling to a 1.5-week low. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1.5-week high is...Oil pipeline

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Rich Asplund on 11/18/2025

Crude Prices Rebound on Hawkish EU Rhetoric Toward Russia

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.83 (+1.39%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed up +0.0092 (+0.46%). Crude oil prices recovered from early losses on Tuesday and moved higher after hawkish rhetoric by the European Union's top diplomat raised expectations that sanctions

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Rich Asplund on 11/18/2025

Nat-Gas Prices Slightly Higher as Near-Term Weather Forecasts Turn Colder

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ25 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.010 (+0.23%). Dec nat-gas prices recovered from a 1.5-week low on Tuesday and settled slightly higher after updated weather forecasts turned colder for the central and eastern US toward the end of the November 23-27 period, which could b

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Rich Asplund on 11/18/2025

Crude Prices Pressured by Risk-Off Sentiment as Stocks Tumble

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.07%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0246 (-1.24%). Crude oil prices are under pressure today as a selloff in the S&P 500 to a 1-month low has sparked risk-off sentiment in asset markets. Also, signs of weakness...Crude Oil

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Rich Asplund on 11/17/2025

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Warm US Weather Forecasts and Ample Inventories

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ25 ) on Monday closed down by -0.226 (-4.95%). Dec nat-gas prices fell sharply on Monday due to warmer-than-normal weather forecasts for Nov 22-26 for the eastern half of the US. Nat-gas prices were also pressured by high US gas production and high US nat-gas inventor

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Rich Asplund on 11/17/2025

Crude Prices Fall on Risk-Off and Restarting of Russian Port

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Monday closed down -0.18 (-0.30%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0215 (-1.07%). Crude oil prices fell on Monday as investors took a risk-off stance amid a decline in stocks and concern about expected weak US economic reports due this week....A

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Rich Asplund on 11/17/2025

Crude Prices See Continued Support from Geopolitical Risks

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is up +0.04 (+0.07%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is down -0.0119 (-0.59%). Crude oil prices are seeing support today from continued geopolitical risks related to Russia, last Friday's seizure by Iran of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, and...A sunset

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Rich Asplund on 11/14/2025

Crude Prices Climb on Geopolitical Risks from Russia and Iran

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Friday closed up +1.40 (+2.39%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed up +0.0519 (+2.65%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied on Friday, recovering some of Wednesday's sharp sell-off. Concerns about global oil supplies are bullish for crude prices after U

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Rich Asplund on 11/14/2025

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on a Larger-Than-Expected Build in Weekly Storage

December Nymex natural gas (NGZ25 ) on Friday closed down by -0.080 (-1.72%). Dec nat-gas prices retreated on Friday due to a larger-than-expected build in weekly nat-gas storage. The EIA reported Friday that nat-gas inventories rose +45 bcf for the week ended November 7, higher than expectations o

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Rich Asplund on 11/14/2025

Crude Prices Rally on Reduced Russian Supplies and Renewed Middle East Risks

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is up +1.64 (+2.79%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed up +0.0526 (+2.68%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, recovering some of Wednesday's sharp sell-off. Concerns about global oil supplies are bullish for crude prices today af

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Rich Asplund on 11/13/2025

Crude Prices Gain on Dollar Weakness and Energy Demand Optimism

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Thursday closed up +0.20 (+0.34%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed up +0.0043 (+0.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Thursday, recovering some of Wednesday's sharp sell-off. Thursday's decline in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 2-week

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