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Crude Oil WTI Jan '26 (CLF26)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Oil Settles Sharply Higher as Iranian Protests Escalate

February WTI crude oil (CLG26) on Friday closed up +1.36 (+2.35%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26) closed up +0.0203 (+1.15%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied on Friday, posting 1-month highs.  Rising tensions in Iran, the fourth-largest producer in OPEC, are supporting crude prices as protests against the government escalate.  Also, optimism in the US economic outlook is supportive for energy demand and crude prices after the US Dec unemployment rate fell and  Jan consumer sentiment increased.  Crude prices fell back from their best level on Friday after the dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 4-week high.

Unrest in Iran is boosting crude prices after the Iranian government said "rioters" who damage public property or clash with security forces will face the death penalty.  President Trump has warned that the country's regime would "pay hell" if protesters were killed.  Iran produces more than 3 million bpd, and its crude production could be disrupted if the prot... 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
$4,662/4,239
First Notice Date
12/23/25
Expiration Date
12/19/25 (expired)

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 6, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
829,757 (+21,297)
900,523 (+21,810)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
258,956 (-2,439)
201,604 (+4,800)
Producers - Long / Short
602,551 (+6,221)
379,431 (+18,706)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
107,796 (+1,250)
401,682 (-10,722)
Managed Money - Long / Short
148,771 (+2,537)
124,243 (-6,248)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
110,185 (-4,976)
77,361 (+11,048)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
54.98 +3.06%
on 12/16/25
60.50 -6.35%
on 12/05/25
-2.59 (-4.37%)
since 11/19/25
3-Month
54.98 +3.06%
on 12/16/25
65.33 -13.27%
on 09/26/25
-5.04 (-8.17%)
since 09/19/25
52-Week
54.72 +3.55%
on 04/09/25
71.38 -20.62%
on 06/23/25
-9.47 (-14.32%)
since 12/19/24

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Crude Oil Settles Sharply Higher as Iranian Protests Escalate

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Friday closed up +1.36 (+2.35%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0203 (+1.15%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied on Friday, posting 1-month highs....

CLG26 : 58.76 (+1.73%)
RBG26 : 1.7753 (+0.85%)
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NGH26 : 2.624 (-6.88%)
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Crude Rallies as Iranian Protests Escalate

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +1.79 (+3.10%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0352 (+2.00%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are up sharply today, posting 1-month highs. Rising...

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What is the Big Picture for Markets Heading Into Friday's Session?

Setting aside the coming data dumps and sparkly diversions, market macros across sectors should continue to be main topic.

CLG26 : 58.76 (+1.73%)
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Crude Sharply Higher on Energy Demand Strength and Index Buying of Oil Futures

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Thursday closed up +1.77 (+3.16%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0658 (+3.88%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with gasoline...

CLG26 : 58.76 (+1.73%)
RBG26 : 1.7753 (+0.85%)
DXY00 : 98.934s (+0.25%)
Nat-Gas Prices Fall on the Outlook for Above-Average US Temps

February Nymex natural gas (NGG26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.118 (-3.35%), Feb nat-gas prices tumbled on Thursday amid the outlook for far warmer-than-normal US temperatures, which is expected to curb...

NGH26 : 2.624 (-6.88%)
Crude Rallies on Stronger Energy Demand and Index Buying of Crude Futures

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.99 (+1.77%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0435 (+2.57%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher after today's better-than-expected...

CLG26 : 58.76 (+1.73%)
RBG26 : 1.7753 (+0.85%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 58.18
2nd Resistance Point 57.54
1st Resistance Point 57.10
Last Price 56.66s
1st Support Level 56.02
2nd Support Level 55.38
3rd Support Level 54.94

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52-Week High 71.38
Fibonacci 61.8% 65.02
Fibonacci 50% 63.05
Fibonacci 38.2% 61.08
Last Price 56.66s
52-Week Low 54.72

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