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Crude Oil WTI May '26 (CLK26)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Oil Prices Retreat on Hopes the Iran War is Near an End

May WTI crude oil (CLK26) on Tuesday closed down -1.50 (-1.46%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26) closed down -0.0559 (-1.71%).  Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and settled sharply lower on hopes that the war in Iran is near an end.  

Crude prices initially rallied sharply to a 3-week high on Tuesday after President Trump said he is willing to end the US military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.  Also, the action by Iran on Tuesday to strike a fully laden Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai with a drone supported oil prices.

However, crude prices gave up their gains and turned lower Tuesday afternoon after Iran signaled openness to resolving the war.   Iranian President Masoud Pezeskhian said his country had the "necessary will to end this war," provided that hostilities end on all fronts, and the recognition of Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

On Tuesday, President Trump said he is thinking of... 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
$11,875/10,796
First Notice Date
04/23/26 (23 days)
Expiration Date
04/21/26 (21 days)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI May '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
841,200 (-15,935)
1,108,210 (-11,554)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
376,150 (-9,618)
142,530 (-24,550)
Producers - Long / Short
625,076 (-11,502)
357,788 (-29,394)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
112,375 (-16,067)
646,673 (+6,206)
Managed Money - Long / Short
181,139 (-8,214)
86,803 (-6,179)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
195,011 (-1,404)
55,727 (-18,371)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
69.00 +47.88%
on 03/02/26
113.41 -10.03%
on 03/09/26
+35.15 (+52.55%)
since 02/27/26
3-Month
55.57 +83.62%
on 01/07/26
113.41 -10.03%
on 03/09/26
+45.61 (+80.83%)
since 12/26/25
52-Week
54.97 +85.63%
on 12/16/25
113.41 -10.03%
on 03/09/26
+37.26 (+57.52%)
since 03/28/25

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Crude Oil Prices Retreat on Hopes the Iran War is Near an End

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.50 (-1.46%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.0559 (-1.71%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and settled...

CLK26 : 101.74 (-1.11%)
RBK26 : 3.1966 (-1.94%)
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Crude Oil Prices Rally as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +0.91 (+0.88%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0178 (+0.56%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with crude oil posting a 3-week high...

CLK26 : 101.74 (-1.11%)
RBK26 : 3.1966 (-1.94%)
Kevin O’Leary Is Rooting for a Possible ‘Game-Changer’ Move to End Iranian Control of the Strait of Hormuz: $70 Oil in Store

Kevin O'Leary's ideal solution to return to cheaper gas prices would be easier said than done.

CLK26 : 101.74 (-1.11%)
Crude Oil Prices Jump on Concerns Over Escalation of Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Monday closed up +3.24 (+3.25%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0688 (+2.16%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Monday, with crude oil posting...

CLK26 : 101.74 (-1.11%)
RBK26 : 3.1966 (-1.94%)
Nat-Gas Prices Slump on Above-Normal US Temps

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Monday closed down -0.138 (-4.56%). Nat-gas prices fell sharply on Monday amid forecasts of warmer US temperatures, potentially curbing nat-gas heating demand and boosting...

NGK26 : 2.884 (-0.10%)
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Crude Oil Climbs on Fears of a Protracted Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +3.05 (+3.06%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0791 (+2.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today, with crude oil rallying to a 3-week high...

CLK26 : 101.74 (-1.11%)
RBK26 : 3.1966 (-1.94%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 111.68
2nd Resistance Point 108.52
1st Resistance Point 105.70
Last Price 101.79
1st Support Level 99.72
2nd Support Level 96.56
3rd Support Level 93.74

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52-Week High 113.41
Last Price 101.79
Fibonacci 61.8% 91.09
Fibonacci 50% 84.19
Fibonacci 38.2% 77.29
52-Week Low 54.97

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