Crude Oil Prices Rise on Geopolitical Risks and Energy Demand Optimism

Written on 12/19/2025
Rich Asplund

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.28 (+0.50%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is up +0.0006 (+0.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are stronger today. Crude prices are supported amid heightened geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Russia. Also, today's stock rally boosts optimism about the economic...The index of oil up by Pashalgnatov via istock
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