Crude oil futures prices touched $84

Crude oil futures prices touched $84.70 supported by robust diesel demand in Europe. Spread traders are eyeing crack spread expansions as a bullish signal. Bottom line: President Trump has gotten one part of his wish: Prices at the gas pump are, on average, down. The EIA forecast in early September that retail gasoline prices would average $3.10 per gallon in 2025 , down $0.20 per gallon from last year. Prices are expected to fall even more in 2026, down to an average of $2.90 per gallon. Solar Could Help Iraq Boost Oil Exports by 250,000 Bpd Crude oil futures prices weakened to $82.60 as traders booked profits ahead of key U.S. CPI data. Price action remains range-bound between $82.00–$84.50.