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Crude Oil WTI Apr '26 (CLJ26)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Oil Prices Rally as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

May WTI crude oil (CLK26) today is up +0.91 (+0.88%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26) is up +0.0178 (+0.56%).  Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude oil posting a 3-week high after President Trump said he is willing to end the US military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.  Also, the action by Iran today to strike a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai with a drone is supporting oil prices.

Crude prices rose today after President Trump said he is thinking of ending the war in Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.  Mr. Trump believes the US should achieve its main goals of hobbling Iran's navy and its missile stocks and wind down hostilities while pressuring Iran diplomatically to reopen the Strait.  If that fails, the US would press allies in Europe and the Gulf to take the lead on reopening the waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, limiting global oil supplies and boosting cru... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Crude Oil West Texas Intermediate
Contract Size
1,000 U.S. barrels (42,000 gallons)
Tick Size
1 cent per barrel ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (RTH 8:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.) (Settles 1:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
NYMEX
Point Value
$1,000
Margin/Maintenance
$11,875/10,796
First Notice Date
03/24/26
Expiration Date
03/20/26 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI Apr '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
841,200 (-15,935)
1,108,210 (-11,554)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
376,150 (-9,618)
142,530 (-24,550)
Producers - Long / Short
625,076 (-11,502)
357,788 (-29,394)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
112,375 (-16,067)
646,673 (+6,206)
Managed Money - Long / Short
181,139 (-8,214)
86,803 (-6,179)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
195,011 (-1,404)
55,727 (-18,371)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
63.60 +54.59%
on 02/26/26
119.48 -17.71%
on 03/09/26
+31.84 (+47.89%)
since 02/20/26
3-Month
55.57 +76.93%
on 01/07/26
119.48 -17.71%
on 03/09/26
+42.03 (+74.67%)
since 12/19/25
52-Week
54.69 +79.78%
on 04/09/25
119.48 -17.71%
on 03/09/26
+33.84 (+52.48%)
since 03/20/25

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Crude Oil Prices Rally as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +0.91 (+0.88%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0178 (+0.56%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude oil posting a 3-week high...

CLK26 : 104.20 (+1.28%)
RBK26 : 3.2697 (+0.30%)
Kevin O’Leary Is Rooting for a Possible ‘Game-Changer’ Move to End Iranian Control of the Strait of Hormuz: $70 Oil in Store

Kevin O'Leary's ideal solution to return to cheaper gas prices would be easier said than done.

CLK26 : 104.20 (+1.28%)
Crude Oil Prices Jump on Concerns Over Escalation of Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Monday closed up +3.24 (+3.25%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0688 (+2.16%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Monday, with crude oil posting...

CLK26 : 104.20 (+1.28%)
RBK26 : 3.2697 (+0.30%)
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Crude Oil Climbs on Fears of a Protracted Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +3.05 (+3.06%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0791 (+2.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today, with crude oil rallying to a 3-week high...

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Crude Oil Surges on Fears of Iran War Escalation

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Friday closed up +5.16 (+5.46%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1070 (+3.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday on concerns about a protracted...

CLK26 : 104.20 (+1.28%)
RBK26 : 3.2697 (+0.30%)
Cooler US Weather Forecasts Lift Nat-Gas Prices

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Friday closed up +0.095 (+3.20%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Friday after US weather forecasts cooled, potentially boosting nat-gas heating demand. On...

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Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Strong Signal Strength.

Relative Strength just crossed above 70%. The market has entered overbought territory.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 107.10
2nd Resistance Point 103.39
1st Resistance Point 100.85
Last Price 98.32s
1st Support Level 94.60
2nd Support Level 90.89
3rd Support Level 88.35

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52-Week High 119.48
Last Price 98.32s
Fibonacci 61.8% 94.73
Fibonacci 50% 87.08
Fibonacci 38.2% 79.44
52-Week Low 54.69

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