August WTI crude oil (CLQ24) today is down -0.16 (-0.19%), and Aug RBOB gasoline (RBQ24) is up +0.62 (+0.24%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mixed, with gasoline posting a 2-month high. Heightened tensions in the Middle East are underpinning crude prices, with Israel close to a full-blown war with Hezbollah in Lebanon and with Houthi rebels in Yemen stepping up their attacks on commercial shipping in the region. Also, concern that a stronger-than-expected US hurricane season could lead to reduced US crude output is boosting prices after Hurricane Beryl strengthened to a Category 5 hu…