March WTI crude oil (CLH26) today is down -0.33 (-0.51%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) is down -0.0195 (-0.98%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today on energy demand concerns after US retail sales in December unexpectedly stagnated, a sign of weakness in consumer spending that is bearish for economic growth and energy demand.  Losses in crude are limited after the dollar index  ($DXY) fell to a 1-week low today.  Also, US-Iran tensions are adding a risk premium to crude prices. Mo ...