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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 Move Higher on the Prospects of Tighter Global Supplies

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) on Wednesday closed up +0.26 (+0.33%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) closed up +0.0736 (+2.28%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Wednesday, with gasoline up sharply at a 7-week high. Crude prices found support after the US launched airstrikes against Iran for a fifth day on Wednesday in response to Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which threatens to curb flows through the waterway and reduce global oil supplies. 

Crude prices gave up an early advance and briefly turned lower on Wednesday on a bearish weekly EIA inventory report. 

Crude prices moved higher Wednesday after President Trump pledged to intensify the bombardment until Iran stops attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz and agrees to open the waterway.  Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against Kuwait.

Global crude oil supplies may tighten due to reduced flows through the Strait of Hormuz.  The International Maritime Orga... 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
$7,840/7,128
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 Jul 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
924,510 (+22,086)
1,029,132 (-13,440)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
317,773 (-22,925)
242,024 (+11,857)
Producers - Long / Short
699,183 (+24,530)
308,890 (+5,464)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
89,093 (+2,528)
584,008 (-13,932)
Managed Money - Long / Short
193,113 (-10,488)
129,072 (+6,753)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
124,660 (-12,437)
112,952 (+5,104)
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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 Move Higher on the Prospects of Tighter Global Supplies

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.26 (+0.33%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.0736 (+2.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Wednesday, with gasoline...

CLU26 : 79.68 (+0.71%)
RBU26 : 3.1029 (+0.17%)
Forecasts for Hot US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.020 (+0.69%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Wednesday as forecasts for above-average US temperatures are expected to boost nat-gas demand...

NGU26 : 2.879 (-0.35%)
Crude Oil Prices Erase Early Gains on a Bearish EIA Inventory Report

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -0.54 (-0.68%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.0206 (+0.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today. Crude prices gave up an early advance...

CLU26 : 79.68 (+0.71%)
RBU26 : 3.1029 (+0.17%)
Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

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Crude Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Hostilities Continue

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.20 (+1.54%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.0610 (+1.93%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to Monday’s gains on Tuesday, with...

CLU26 : 79.68 (+0.71%)
RBU26 : 3.1029 (+0.17%)
Nat-Gas Prices Consolidate Above Monday’s 2-Month Low

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.007 (+0.24%). Nat-gas prices settled slightly higher on Tuesday as they consolidated above Monday’s 2-month low. The outlook for cooler US temperatures...

NGU26 : 2.879 (-0.35%)
Crude Oil Prices Climb as US-Iran Truce Collapses

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +0.81 (+1.04%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.0466 (+1.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to Monday’s gains today, with crude posting a 1-month...

CLU26 : 79.68 (+0.71%)
RBU26 : 3.1029 (+0.17%)
Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

WTI Crude Oil futures rose towards the $80 level as tanker attacks accelerated as the hot war with Iran continued. Iran struck two UAE flagged tankers taking the southern route (closer to Oman).

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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