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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 Sharply Higher on Concerns of Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) on Thursday closed up +1.58 (+2.25%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) closed up +0.1109 (+3.97%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices erased early losses on Thursday and rallied sharply as short covering emerged on a report that an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman hit a cargo vessel.  Crude prices initially fell to a 4-month low on Thursday as the resumption of crude supplies through the reopened Strait of Hormuz has eased global oil supply concerns. 

Renewed tensions in the Persian Gulf pushed crude oil prices sharply higher on Thursday after the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that a cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz.  The incident occurred after several freighters turned around while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, with maritime intelligence companies reporting broadcasts purportedly from the Iranian navy instructing ships not to cross.

Thursday afternoon, t... 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
$11,986/10,897
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 Jun 16, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
916,343 (-3,443)
1,081,682 (-8,830)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
361,004 (+480)
236,521 (+6,298)
Producers - Long / Short
690,060 (-1,014)
311,344 (-13,788)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
88,023 (-2,560)
632,078 (+4,827)
Managed Money - Long / Short
220,173 (+6,690)
123,945 (+5,187)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
140,831 (-6,210)
112,576 (+1,111)
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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 Sharply Higher on Concerns of Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Thursday closed up +1.58 (+2.25%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.1109 (+3.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased early losses on Thursday and rallied...

CLQ26 : 71.92s (+2.25%)
RBQ26 : 2.9024s (+3.97%)
Hot US Weather Forecasts Lift Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.122 (+3.79%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 2.5-week high on Thursday and settled sharply higher on the outlook for hotter US weather, potentially...

NGQ26 : 3.295s (+1.04%)
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Crude Oil Prices Fall Sharply as Persian Gulf Oil Flows Accelerate

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Wednesday closed down -2.87 (-3.92%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0669 (-2.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Wednesday, with...

CLQ26 : 71.92s (+2.25%)
RBQ26 : 2.9024s (+3.97%)
$DXY : 101.44 (-0.17%)
Nat-Gas Prices Rise on Warmer US Weather Forecasts

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.074 (+2.35%). Nat-gas prices moved higher on Wednesday as US weather forecasts shifted to hotter, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity...

NGQ26 : 3.295s (+1.04%)
Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

Crude continues to weaken as Iran and gulf neighbors, alongside the West, improve relations and take steps towards a lasting peace agreement. While this situation is still volatile - both sides have stuck...

Crude Oil Prices Sink as Global Oil Supplies Recover

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -3.02 (-4.13%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is down -0.0842 (-2.95%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today, with crude oil posting a...

CLQ26 : 71.92s (+2.25%)
RBQ26 : 2.9024s (+3.97%)
$DXY : 101.44 (-0.17%)
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Crude Oil Prices Settle Lower as Supply Concerns Subside

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.65 (-0.88%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed down -0.0211 (-0.73%). Crude oil and gasoline prices were under pressure on Tuesday, with crude...

CLQ26 : 71.92s (+2.25%)
RBQ26 : 2.9024s (+3.97%)
$DXY : 101.44 (-0.17%)
Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Cooler Temps Forecast for the US

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.106 (-3.26%). Nat-gas prices retreated on Tuesday amid forecasts for cooler US summer weather, which could potentially reduce nat-gas demand from...

NGQ26 : 3.295s (+1.04%)

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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