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Crude Oil Sharply Higher on Concerns About Escalation of the Iran War

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May WTI crude is up $3.90 (+4.32%) and May RBOB gasoline is up $0.1080 (+3.65%). Prices jumped on skepticism about a ceasefire in Iran and related Axios reporting, signaling heightened geopolitical risk that can tighten supply expectations and increase volatility for energy-focused portfolios and downstream fuel costs.

Analysis

May WTI crude is up $3.90 (+4.32%) and May RBOB gasoline is up $0.1080 (+3.65%). Prices jumped on skepticism about a ceasefire in Iran and related Axios reporting, signaling heightened geopolitical risk that can tighten supply expectations and increase volatility for energy-focused portfolios and downstream fuel costs.

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