
February WTI crude oil (CLG24) this morning is up +0.05 (+0.05%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24) is up +1.92 (+1.40%).
Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher on some year-end short covering by funds. Gains are limited by energy demand concerns due to weaker-than-expected U.S. economic news. Also, an increase in Russian petroleum exports is negative for crude prices.