March WTI crude oil (CLH26) on Thursday closed down -1.85 (-2.84%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) closed down -0.0386 (-1.96%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply on Thursday after the dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 1.5-week high.  Also, US-Iran tensions eased, weighing on crude prices, after Iran confirmed it would hold talks with the US on Friday.  In addition, today's weaker-than-expected US labor market news was bearish for economic growth prospects and energy demand. More News from Bar ...