Crude Prices Soar on Prospects for Prolonged Closure of Hormuz

June WTI crude oil rose 5.18% to a 2-week high, while June RBOB gasoline gained 4.38% to a 3.75-year high. The article points to continued sharp gains in energy futures, suggesting stronger near-term momentum across the crude and gasoline complex. The move is supportive for energy producers and refiners, though the piece is primarily a price-action update rather than a fundamental catalyst.

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June WTI crude oil rose 5.18% to a 2-week high, while June RBOB gasoline gained 4.38% to a 3.75-year high. The article points to continued sharp gains in energy futures, suggesting stronger near-term momentum across the crude and gasoline complex. The move is supportive for energy producers and refiners, though the piece is primarily a price-action update rather than a fundamental catalyst.