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Crude Oil Futures Close Higher at $84.91

Crude oil futures settled at $84.91, marking an increase of $1.68 or 2.02%. This rise follows a significant low of $67.04 reached earlier in July, representing a 25.48% increase since that time. The national average price for gasoline has also seen an uptick, currently at $4.02 per gallon.

Prices rise for six out of the last seven trading sessions amid ongoing market volatility.

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06:49 PM · Updated 08:03 PM · 1 min read

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Crude oil futures have closed at $84.91, reflecting a gain of $1.68, or 2.02%, as the market continues to show volatility. This marks the sixth increase in the last seven trading days. The price of crude oil reached a low of $67.04 on July 2, and since then, it has increased by 25.48%. In parallel, the AAA reported that the average price for a gallon of gasoline has risen from a low of $3.78 on July 7 to the current average of $4.02. Looking ahead, the price of regular unleaded gasoline is projected to be around $2.98 per gallon by February 27, 2026, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to influence oil and gasoline prices. Historical data indicates that on January 20, 2025, the average price was approximately $3.10 per gallon, with AAA's reports showing slight fluctuations around that date.

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