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Crude Oil WTI May '22 (CLK22)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Oil Prices Jump as Ships Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) today is up +1.73 (+2.52%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) is down -0.0312 (-1.04%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today.  Crude oil prices jumped following attacks on shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz.  Gasoline prices are sliding today as the crude crack spread is down more than -3%.  The crack spread had surged to a 4-year high on Monday.

Crude prices are sharply higher today after Axios reported that a projectile hit a Qatari LNG gas carrier and a laden Saudi oil tanker suffered damage near the Omani coast as they exited the Strait of Hormuz.  Axios also reported earlier that Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the strait.  Crude prices may add to their gains if the US responds to Iran over the attacks.

Crude prices were pressured on Monday after Saudi Arabia cut the price of its Arab Light oil to Asian customers for delivery next month by $11 a barrel, a larger decline than... 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
$8,529/7,754
First Notice Date
04/22/22
Expiration Date
04/20/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 30, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
902,424 (+24,365)
1,042,572 (+11,907)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
340,698 (-9,328)
230,167 (-5,226)
Producers - Long / Short
674,653 (+12,745)
303,426 (+20,394)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
86,565 (+2,344)
597,940 (-17,763)
Managed Money - Long / Short
203,601 (-6,082)
122,319 (-4,492)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
137,097 (-3,246)
107,848 (-734)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
92.93 +10.57%
on 04/11/22
116.64 -11.91%
on 03/24/22
-0.34 (-0.33%)
since 03/18/22
3-Month
80.25 +28.04%
on 01/24/22
126.52 -18.79%
on 03/07/22
+18.98 (+22.66%)
since 01/20/22
52-Week
57.09 +79.98%
on 04/26/21
126.52 -18.79%
on 03/07/22
+44.70 (+77.00%)
since 04/20/21

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Crude Oil Prices Jump as Ships Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +1.73 (+2.52%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is down -0.0312 (-1.04%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today. Crude oil prices jumped following attacks...

CLQ26 : 70.45 (+2.77%)
RBQ26 : 2.9533 (-1.66%)
Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

OPEC+ agreed to continue with a planned 188,000 bpd increase for August. These increases, which have continued through the war, have largely been paper increases to supply.

Crude Oil Prices Pressured as Global Supplies Rebound

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Monday closed down -0.14 (-0.20%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.0860 (+2.95%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Monday, with gasoline posting...

CLQ26 : 70.45 (+2.77%)
RBQ26 : 2.9533 (-1.66%)
Stronger Domestic Demand Lifts Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ26 ) on Monday closed up +0.049 (+1.53%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Monday amid speculation that the recent heatwave that engulfed over two-thirds of the US sparked...

NGQ26 : 3.260 (+0.46%)
Crude Oil Prices Recover as the Crack Spread Soars

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +0.23 (+0.33%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.1010 (+3.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices erased early losses and moved higher today, with gasoline...

CLQ26 : 70.45 (+2.77%)
RBQ26 : 2.9533 (-1.66%)
Halliburton Stock Offers an Unusual Contrarian Opportunity for Daredevils

Although the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz presents a tough headwind for Halliburton, there may be a unique case for buying HAL stock.

HAL : 33.54 (+1.64%)
Energy Update - Morning Express - Blue Line Futures

***Abbreviated reports until Wednesday July 8th - Wednesday report scheduled for late afternoon - other reports to follow the regular schedule. Update: Summary: Technical support has held at 65.66-66.30***...

Why Was the Commodity Complex On Fire to Start the Week?

What sparked the wildfire across the commodity complex Sunday night through early Monday morning? Let's ask Barchart's AI analyst, CARL.

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ZSX26 : 1197-6s (+0.46%)
MWU26 : 6.3300s (+0.56%)
KEU26 : 652-6s (+0.46%)
CLQ26 : 70.45 (+2.77%)
Dear Taiwan Semi Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 16

Investors will watch closely for Taiwan Semiconductor's Q2 earnings print coming up in mid-July.

TSM : 432.34 (-4.31%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 107.83
2nd Resistance Point 106.00
1st Resistance Point 104.37
Last Price 102.75s
1st Support Level 100.91
2nd Support Level 99.08
3rd Support Level 97.45

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52-Week High 126.52
Last Price 102.75s
Fibonacci 61.8% 100.00
Fibonacci 50% 91.81
Fibonacci 38.2% 83.61
52-Week Low 57.09

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