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Crude Oil WTI Mini Jan '26 (QMF26)

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Crude Oil WTI Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Prices Tumble on Ukraine Peace Hopes and Surging US Oil Supplies

March WTI crude oil (CLH26) today is down -1.19 (-1.96%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26) is down -0.0412 (-2.19%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices are sliding today after Ukrainian President Zelenskiy signaled progress in peace talks on ending the war with Russia.   Losses in crude oil and gasoline accelerated after the EIA unexpectedly reported that crude inventories rose and gasoline supplies jumped to a nearly 5-year high.  Today’s dollar weakness is supportive for energy prices.

Crude prices retreated today after Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said that the US, Russia, and Ukraine will meet in the coming days for trilateral team meetings on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.  Any breakthrough to end the conflict could lead to an end of sanctions on Russian crude and boost global oil supplies.  

Crude found support on Wednesday on a report from the Wall Street Journal that said President Trump is pressing aides for “decisive” military options against Iran, as the c... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
E-Mini Crude Oil WTI
Contract Size
500 U.S. barrels (21,000 gallons)
Tick Size
2.5 cents per barrel ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 1:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
NYMEX
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$2,343/2,130
First Notice Date
12/18/25
Expiration Date
12/18/25 (expired)

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Crude Oil WTI Mini Jan '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jan Contracts
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
55.000 +2.09%
on 12/16/25
60.675 -7.46%
on 11/19/25
-4.520 (-7.45%)
since 11/18/25
3-Month
55.000 +2.09%
on 12/16/25
65.225 -13.91%
on 09/26/25
-6.460 (-10.32%)
since 09/18/25
52-Week
55.000 +2.09%
on 12/16/25
70.460 -20.31%
on 01/15/25
-10.710 (-16.02%)
since 12/18/24

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 58.208
2nd Resistance Point 57.667
1st Resistance Point 56.908
Last Price 56.150s
1st Support Level 55.608
2nd Support Level 55.067
3rd Support Level 54.308

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52-Week High 70.460
Fibonacci 61.8% 64.554
Fibonacci 50% 62.730
Fibonacci 38.2% 60.906
Last Price 56.150s
52-Week Low 55.000

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