Why Tesla, Nio And Rivian Shares Surged Today

Shares of EV and clean energy vehicle companies, including Tesla Inc TSLA, NIO Inc NIO and Rivian Automotive Inc RIVN, traded higher Monday amid an increase in oil prices and pressure on some countries to become less dependent on Russian energy.

Oil prices have been rising in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as Russia is a major global oil producer.

Brent oil has been trading above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2014, while the American West Texas Intermediate benchmark traded up to about $95 Monday. Surging oil prices make the economics of renewables more attractive and is also a positive development for accelerated EV adoption. 

From Last Week: Oil Prices Breach $100, Could Continue To Climb 

TSLA, NIO, RIVN Price Action: Tesla closed up 7.48% at $870.43, Nio closed up 9.22% at $22.87 and Rivian closed up 6.51% at $67.56 on Monday.

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