Rising global geopolitical tensions drive up crude oil prices
Today January WTI Crude Oil (CLF26) rose +0.76 (+1.38%) and January RBOB Gasoline (RBF26) rose +0.0166 (+0.99%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are rising today amid increased geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Russia. President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers off Venezuela, and the United States is preparing new sanctions on Russian energy exports…