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Crude Oil WTI Dec '22 (CLZ22)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Escalating Global Supply Risks Underpin Crude Oil Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU26) on Wednesday closed up +2.49 (+2.95%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) closed up +0.0186 (+0.58%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday, with crude posting a 6-week high and gasoline climbing to a 2-month high.  Threats to global oil supplies are boosting crude oil prices as escalation of the US-Iran war has curbed oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and threats by Houthi militants to blockade Saudi Arabia have reduced oil tanker traffic through the Red Sea.  Crude prices fell from their high on Wednesday after weekly EIA crude and gasoline inventories unexpectedly increased.

The US and Iran played down the prospect of peace talks anytime soon as disruptions to global oil supplies continue to mount.  The US conducted an 11th straight day of attacks on Iran on Wednesday in an effort to degrade the country's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.  Iran retaliated by strik... 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
$9,178/8,344
First Notice Date
11/23/22
Expiration Date
11/21/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI Dec '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
923,364 (-1,146)
1,008,452 (-20,680)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
302,429 (-15,344)
239,746 (-2,278)
Producers - Long / Short
700,107 (+924)
300,809 (-8,081)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
92,414 (+3,321)
576,800 (-7,208)
Managed Money - Long / Short
181,161 (-11,952)
119,187 (-9,885)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
121,268 (-3,392)
120,559 (+7,607)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
75.08 +6.19%
on 11/21/22
93.74 -14.95%
on 11/07/22
-5.32 (-6.26%)
since 10/21/22
3-Month
75.08 +6.19%
on 11/21/22
95.55 -16.56%
on 08/30/22
-9.88 (-11.03%)
since 08/19/22
52-Week
60.20 +32.44%
on 12/02/21
110.78 -28.03%
on 06/08/22
+10.64 (+15.40%)
since 11/19/21

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Escalating Global Supply Risks Underpin Crude Oil Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2.49 (+2.95%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.0186 (+0.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday,...

CLU26 : 86.83s (+2.95%)
RBU26 : 3.2449s (+0.58%)
Hot US Weather Forecasts Boost Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.060 (+2.09%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday amid forecasts for hotter US weather, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from...

NGU26 : 2.898s (+2.08%)
Crude Oil Rallies as Global Supply Risks Intensify

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) today is up +2.37 (+2.81%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is up +0.0171 (+0.53%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude posting a 6-week...

CLU26 : 86.83s (+2.95%)
RBU26 : 3.2449s (+0.58%)
Costco Officially Launched Standalone Gas Stations. Don’t Count on This Fueling Another Leg Higher in COST Stock.

Costco expands beyond traditional warehouse-attached fuel sites on June 24 by officially opening its first standalone, members-only gas station with 40 pumps in Mission Viejo, California.

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Vistra's Q2 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

Vistra will release its second-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a triple-digit bottom-line growth.

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The trade wars are back

The Supreme Court’s overturning of Trump’s tariffs under IEEPA did not end the trade wars. The issue is back, and together with the Iran problem, it could get messier for markets.

Threats to Global Crude Supplies Push Prices Higher

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.68 (+2.02%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.0169 (+0.50%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Tuesday, with crude climbing...

CLU26 : 86.83s (+2.95%)
RBU26 : 3.2449s (+0.58%)
Nat-Gas Prices Fluctuate on Tropical Storm Risk

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.005 (+0.17%). Nat-gas prices on Tuesday settled slightly higher, consolidating above last Thursday’s 2.25-month low. Prices are under pressure...

NGU26 : 2.898s (+2.08%)
Fervo Energy Just Scored a New ‘Buy’ Rating. Here’s Why.

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Crude Oil Prices Rally on Global Supply Risks

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +1.75 (+2.10%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.0017 (+0.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are pushing higher today, with crude climbing to a 5-week...

CLU26 : 86.83s (+2.95%)
RBU26 : 3.2449s (+0.58%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Average Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 86.88
2nd Resistance Point 83.59
1st Resistance Point 81.66
Last Price 79.73s
1st Support Level 76.44
2nd Support Level 73.15
3rd Support Level 71.22

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52-Week High 110.78
Fibonacci 61.8% 91.46
Fibonacci 50% 85.49
Last Price 79.73s
Fibonacci 38.2% 79.52
52-Week Low 60.20

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