
September WTI crude oil (CLU23) this morning is up +0.28 (+0.35%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU23) is up +0.06 (+0.02%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are slightly higher. A weaker dollar today is supportive for energy prices. Also, concerns about tight global supplies is bullish for crude. However, concerns that weakness in China's economy will curb its energy demand is weighing on oil prices. Also, today's decline in the S&P 500 to a 1-1/2 month low reduces confidence in the economic outlook and is negative for energy demand and crude prices.