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Crude Oil WTI Apr '16 (CLJ16)

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Crude Oil WTI Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Prices Rise as Global Geopolitical Risks Escalate

January WTI crude oil (CLF26) on Wednesday closed up +0.67 (+1.21%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26) closed up +0.0134 (+0.80%).

Crude oil and gasoline prices rose on Wednesday amid heightened geopolitical risks in Venezuela and Russia.  President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers off Venezuela, and the US is preparing new sanctions on Russian energy exports if Russia rejects a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.  Crude prices fell back from their best level on Wednesday after weekly EIA crude inventories fell less than expected and gasoline supplies rose more than expected.

Crude prices jumped on Wednesday amid an escalation in global geopolitical tensions.  President Trump late Tuesday night ordered a "total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers" going into and leaving Venezuela.  Also, the US is considering ratcheting up sanctions on Russian energy exports and targeting Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers and traders who facilitate its... 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
$4,686/4,260
First Notice Date
03/23/16
Expiration Date
03/21/16 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Crude Oil WTI Apr '16
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 2, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
861,709 (+4,939)
922,969 (+1,011)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
269,962 (-6,519)
218,925 (-2,539)
Producers - Long / Short
653,344 (+1,054)
380,092 (+1,677)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
97,561 (+1,222)
432,073 (-3,329)
Managed Money - Long / Short
130,467 (+425)
165,235 (-1,817)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
139,495 (-6,944)
53,690 (-722)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
30.56 +30.60%
on 02/24/16
41.20 -3.13%
on 03/18/16
+8.16 (+25.70%)
since 02/19/16
3-Month
28.74 +38.87%
on 02/11/16
41.20 -3.13%
on 03/18/16
+2.18 (+5.78%)
since 12/21/15
52-Week
28.74 +38.87%
on 02/11/16
65.71 -39.26%
on 05/06/15
-16.65 (-29.44%)
since 03/20/15

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Crude Prices Rise as Global Geopolitical Risks Escalate

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.67 (+1.21%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed up +0.0134 (+0.80%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rose on Wednesday amid heightened geopolitical...

CLG26 : 56.64 (+2.74%)
RBG26 : 1.7170 (+1.89%)
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January Nymex natural gas (NGF26 ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.138 (+3.55%). Jan nat-gas prices rallied sharply on Wednesday after cooler US weather forecasts sparked short covering in nat-gas futures....

NGH26 : 3.373 (+3.63%)
Rising Global Geopolitical Tensions Lift Crude Prices

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.76 (+1.38%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is up +0.0166 (+0.99%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are rising today amid heightened geopolitical risks in...

CLG26 : 56.64 (+2.74%)
RBG26 : 1.7170 (+1.89%)
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Is Crude Oil a Good Investment for 2026?

The commodity complex has been explosive the last few years, leading long-term investors to wonder if crude oil is the next big opportunity.

CLF26 : 56.82 (+2.80%)
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Crude Prices Plunge on Demand Concerns Amid Mounting Oil Supplies

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.55 (-2.73%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed down -0.0514 (-2.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off on Tuesday, falling to 4.75-year...

CLG26 : 56.64 (+2.74%)
RBG26 : 1.7170 (+1.89%)
Nat-Gas Prices Sink on Above-Normal US Temps

January Nymex natural gas (NGF26 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.126 (-3.14%). Jan nat-gas prices retreated to a 7-week low on Tuesday and settled sharply lower. Since posting a 3-year high on December...

NGH26 : 3.373 (+3.63%)
Crude Prices Tumble on Global Oil Glut Fears and Peace Talks in Ukraine

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is down -1.63 (-2.87%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is down -0.0506 (-2.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are selling off today, falling to 4.75-year nearest-futures...

CLG26 : 56.64 (+2.74%)
RBG26 : 1.7170 (+1.89%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 41.30
1st Resistance Point 40.60
Last Price 39.91s
1st Support Level 38.91
2nd Support Level 37.92
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 65.71
Fibonacci 61.8% 51.59
Fibonacci 50% 47.22
Fibonacci 38.2% 42.86
Last Price 39.91s
52-Week Low 28.74

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