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Crude Oil WTI Jan '22 (CLF22)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Oil Prices Climb as Talks to End Ukraine War Failed to Yield a Breakthrough

February WTI crude oil (CLG26) on Monday closed up +1.34 (+2.36%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26) closed up +0.0203 (+1.19%).

Crude oil prices settled sharply higher on Monday after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough.  Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand are lifting crude prices after the Chinese government pledged support to sustain economic growth next year.

The EIA said Monday it has further delayed the release of its weekly inventory report, with no time given for publication.  The data for the week ended December 19 was already delayed from last Wednesday due to the Christmas holiday.

Strength in Chinese crude demand is supportive for prices.  According to data from Kpler, China’s crude imports this month are set to increase by 10% m/m to a record 12.2 million bpd as it rebuilds its crude inventories.

Oil prices also have support after the US last Thursday launched strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria... 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
$4,629/4,209
First Notice Date
12/22/21
Expiration Date
12/20/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 16, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
813,610 (+2,534)
886,182 (-3,391)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
269,214 (+14,881)
214,318 (+18,418)
Producers - Long / Short
610,566 (-8,014)
363,051 (-3,346)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
104,685 (+4,127)
424,772 (-6,466)
Managed Money - Long / Short
144,673 (+8,479)
144,599 (+15,283)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
124,541 (+6,402)
69,719 (+3,135)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
62.43 +9.29%
on 12/02/21
79.23 -13.88%
on 11/24/21
-7.71 (-10.15%)
since 11/19/21
3-Month
62.43 +9.29%
on 12/02/21
83.83 -18.61%
on 10/25/21
-0.98 (-1.42%)
since 09/20/21
52-Week
46.18 +47.75%
on 12/21/20
83.83 -18.61%
on 10/25/21
+20.05 (+41.61%)
since 12/18/20

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Crude Oil Prices Fall on Possible Progress on Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Friday closed down -1.61 (-2.76%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed down -0.0467 (-2.66%). Crude oil prices fell sharply due to possible progress on a Ukraine-Russia...

CLG26 : 57.95 (+2.13%)
RBG26 : 1.7234 (+0.94%)
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February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is down -1.02 (-1.75%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is down -0.0306 (-1.74%). Crude oil prices are sharply lower due to possible progress on a Ukraine-Russia...

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 74.22
2nd Resistance Point 72.14
1st Resistance Point 70.19
Last Price 68.23s
1st Support Level 66.16
2nd Support Level 64.08
3rd Support Level 62.13

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52-Week High 83.83
Fibonacci 61.8% 69.45
Last Price 68.23s
Fibonacci 50% 65.01
Fibonacci 38.2% 60.56
52-Week Low 46.18

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