U.S. crude oil prices rose nearly 1%, with West Texas Intermediate reaching $71.22 per barrel, while Brent crude hit $74.85. The increase follows a previous decline, as traders reassess supply disruption risks amid Israel-Iran tensions and respond to weak demand in China, despite recent rate cuts by Beijing. Gasoline and natural gas prices also saw slight increases, with RBOB gasoline at $2.0342 per gallon and natural gas at $2.318 per thousand cubic feet. Year-to-date, crude oil and gasoline have both experienced slight declines.