Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24) today is up +0.95 (+1.26%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24) is up +3.31 (+1.40%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher. An easing of US recessionary fears boosted crude prices today after weekly jobless claims fell more than expected. Crude prices also have carryover support from Wednesday when weekly EIA crude inventories fell more than expected to a 6-month low. In addition, strength in stocks today boosts confidence in the economic outlook and supports energy demand and crude prices. Strength in the dollar today is limiting gains in crude prices….