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Crude Oil Prices Strengthen as Iran Escalates Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

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April WTI crude is up $1.04 (+1.08%) and April RBOB gasoline is up $0.0425 (+1.37%), with gasoline hitting a 3.5-year high. Escalation of conflict involving Iran is pushing energy prices higher by adding supply-risk premia, lifting crude and gasoline futures. This geopolitical move raises volatility and is likely to be sector-moving for energy and inflation/consumer-cost dynamics.

Analysis

April WTI crude is up $1.04 (+1.08%) and April RBOB gasoline is up $0.0425 (+1.37%), with gasoline hitting a 3.5-year high. Escalation of conflict involving Iran is pushing energy prices higher by adding supply-risk premia, lifting crude and gasoline futures. This geopolitical move raises volatility and is likely to be sector-moving for energy and inflation/consumer-cost dynamics.

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