Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Tightening Global Supply Concerns

Crude Oil Prices Experience Modest Gains

On Friday, May WTI crude oil (CLK25) closed up by +0.21, marking a 0.31% increase. Likewise, May RBOB gasoline (RBK25) saw a slight rise of +0.0026, reflecting a 0.12% gain. The uptick in crude and gasoline prices stems from earlier developments that hinted at tighter global oil supplies.

The recent increase in crude prices received a boost from new US sanctions on Iranian crude exports. These sanctions are likely to tighten the supply further, fueling expectations of rising prices in the near future.