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Crude Oil Prices Jump on Fears of a Wider Conflict in the Middle East

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May WTI crude (CLK26) is up $3.37 (+3.82%) and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26) is up $0.1158 (+3.92%) as prices recover from Monday’s losses on concerns the Middle East conflict could escalate. The move reflects a geopolitically driven, volatile rally in energy futures that could support oil/gas producers and pressure broader risk assets if the situation worsens or supply disruptions occur.

Analysis

May WTI crude (CLK26) is up $3.37 (+3.82%) and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26) is up $0.1158 (+3.92%) as prices recover from Monday’s losses on concerns the Middle East conflict could escalate. The move reflects a geopolitically driven, volatile rally in energy futures that could support oil/gas producers and pressure broader risk assets if the situation worsens or supply disruptions occur.

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