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Crude Oil WTI May '21 (CLK21)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Oil Prices Fall as Oil Supplies Flow Through the Strait of Hormuz

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) today is down -0.67 (-0.91%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) is down -0.0534 (-1.85%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today, with crude oil falling to a 3.5-month low.  Today’s rally in the dollar index ($DXY) to a 13-month high is weighing on energy prices. Also, the resumption of crude supplies through the reopened Strait of Hormuz is easing global oil supply concerns and is weighing on crude prices.  In addition, today’s sell-off in global equity markets is bearish for economic growth and prospects for energy demand. 

Crude prices are under pressure amid signs the US-Iran peace deal is progressing after Iran on Monday said there had been “major progress” in all-night discussions with the US over a peace deal following the interim agreement last week that led to a 60-day ceasefire extension and Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz.  The US also authorized a temporary, 60-day license allowing Iran to sell crude oil and petro... 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
04/22/21
Expiration Date
04/20/21 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI May '21
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May 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
57.25 +9.07%
on 03/23/21
64.30 -2.89%
on 04/20/21
+1.00 (+1.63%)
since 03/19/21
3-Month
51.24 +21.86%
on 01/22/21
67.79 -7.89%
on 03/08/21
+9.46 (+17.86%)
since 01/20/21
52-Week
29.00 +115.31%
on 04/22/20
67.79 -7.89%
on 03/08/21
+27.76 (+80.05%)
since 04/20/20

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July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Monday closed down -1.78 (-2.32%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0079 (-0.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains on Monday and settled...

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Crude Oil Prices Tumble on US-Iran Peace Progress

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is down -1.92 (-2.51%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is down -0.0276 (-0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up overnight gains and are sharply lower. Crude prices...

CLQ26 : 73.12 (-1.00%)
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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 66.79
2nd Resistance Point 65.55
1st Resistance Point 63.99
Last Price 62.44s
1st Support Level 61.19
2nd Support Level 59.95
3rd Support Level 58.39

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52-Week High 67.79
Last Price 62.44s
Fibonacci 61.8% 52.97
Fibonacci 50% 48.40
Fibonacci 38.2% 43.82
52-Week Low 29.00

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