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Crude Oil WTI Dec '26 (CLZ26)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Oil Prices Sink as Supplies Out of the Persian Gulf Accelerate

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26) today is down -3.18 (-4.42%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26) is down -0.1009 (-3.48%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices are plunging today, with crude posting a fresh 4-month low.  An acceleration of oil tankers out of the Persian Gulf is boosting global oil supplies and hammering prices.

Crude oil prices are sinking as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has accelerated, adding millions of barrels to the global market.  According to Bloomberg calculations, crude exports from the Persian Gulf have recovered to at least 75% of pre-war levels, with 13 million bbl leaving the region over the three days through Wednesday.

Crude prices are also being undercut as Saudi Arabian ships are heading to the key Ras Tanura terminal, a sign that the kingdom is set to restart exports from within the Persian Gulf for the first time since March. 

Crude oil prices are also under pressure after Iraq warned on Thursday that it might quit the O... 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
11/24/26 (151 days)
Expiration Date
11/20/26 (147 days)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI Dec '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec 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
67.40 +0.37%
on 06/25/26
83.71 -19.19%
on 06/11/26
-12.36 (-15.45%)
since 05/26/26
3-Month
67.40 +0.37%
on 06/25/26
85.63 -21.00%
on 05/18/26
-10.00 (-12.88%)
since 03/26/26
52-Week
55.63 +21.61%
on 12/16/25
85.63 -21.00%
on 05/18/26
+5.95 (+9.64%)
since 06/26/25

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Crude Oil Prices Sink as Supplies Out of the Persian Gulf Accelerate

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is down -3.18 (-4.42%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is down -0.1009 (-3.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are plunging today, with crude posting a fresh 4-month...

CLQ26 : 68.76 (-4.39%)
RBQ26 : 2.8154 (-3.00%)
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 : 68.76 (-4.39%)
RBQ26 : 2.8154 (-3.00%)
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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 : 68.76 (-4.39%)
RBQ26 : 2.8154 (-3.00%)
$DXY : 101.23 (-0.20%)
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 : 3.342 (+1.43%)
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 : 68.76 (-4.39%)
RBQ26 : 2.8154 (-3.00%)
$DXY : 101.23 (-0.20%)
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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 : 68.76 (-4.39%)
RBQ26 : 2.8154 (-3.00%)
$DXY : 101.23 (-0.20%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 74.29
2nd Resistance Point 72.40
1st Resistance Point 71.19
Last Price 67.46
1st Support Level 68.09
2nd Support Level 66.20
3rd Support Level 64.99

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52-Week High 85.63
Fibonacci 61.8% 74.17
Fibonacci 50% 70.63
Last Price 67.46
Fibonacci 38.2% 67.09
52-Week Low 55.63

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