February WTI crude oil (CLG24) this morning is down -0.91 (-1.23%), and Feb RBOB gasoline (RBG24) is down -2.03 (-0.94%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately lower. A recovery in the dollar (DXY00) from a 5-month low to higher on the day is undercutting energy prices. Also, concern about a slowdown in Chinese energy demand is weighing on crude prices. Losses in crude are limited after weekly EIA crude inventories fell more than expected. A slowdown in Chinese energy demand is bearish for crude prices. According to the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), Ch…