March WTI crude oil (CLH24) on Friday closed up +1.16 (+1.49%), and Mar RBOB gasoline (RBH24) closed up +1.77 (+0.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Friday posted moderate gains, with crude oil climbing to a 2-1/2 month high. Concern about an escalation of the Israel-Hamas war to Lebanon has increased geopolitical risks in the Middle East and is underpinning crude prices after Hezbollah vowed to increase attacks on Israel. A weaker dollar on Friday was also supportive of energy prices. Crude prices are supported by concern that the Israel-Hamas war will widen to Lebanon after the leader of…