CL

Crude Oil WTI FuturesNYMEX · FutureDec 2026 (CLZ6)ClassEnergy futuresExchangeNYMEX

118.07+0.04 (+0.03%)Market open · Globex

Front month · At close

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Daily move0.0%vs settlement 118.03

VolatilityHighATR 4.6 pts

52-week position71%of range 55.09–143.36

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Why is CL moving?

AI summary · updated 03:59 ET

Crude oil futures were modestly higher today. Reuters reported gains after an early drop as geopolitical risks supported prices, while another Reuters item noted OPEC+ October output near pre-Iran war levels, led by Saudi Arabia.

newsGeopolitical risks supported pricesnewsOPEC+ output neared pre-war rate

Written by AI from 2 linked sources and refreshed as news lands. It can contain mistakes and is not investment advice.

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ThemeCrude & energy+0.6% today

Key stats

Future

Contract month: Dec 2026 · CLZ6
Expiration: Nov 20, 2026
Roll date: Nov 15, 2026
Contract size: $1,000 × barrels
Tick size and value: 0.01 = $10.00
Contract months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Micro equivalent: MCL ($100 × barrels)
Trading session: Sun–Fri 18:00–17:00 ET · Globex
Daily range: 117.80 – 121.01

News and catalysts

All news

1 h agoTwo oil tankers 'disabled' by explosions in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says - ReutersReuters0.0%8 h agoOil gains after early drop as geopolitical risks support market - ReutersReuters 19 h agoOPEC+ oil output in October nears pre-Iran war rate, led by Saudi Arabia - ReutersReuters YesterdayOil up 1% as Iran official says country will keep enriched nuclear material - ReutersReuters YesterdayEuropean shares near record high as lower oil prices boost sentiment - ReutersReuters More news

About Crude Oil WTI futures

Crude Oil WTI Futures (CL) trade on NYMEX. Each point is worth $1,000 per contract.

Exchange: NYMEX
Contract size: $1,000 × barrels
Tick: 0.01 = $10.00
Contract months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Settlement: Physical
Micro contract: MCL ($100 × index)

CL FAQ

What is moving CL today?

Crude oil futures were modestly higher today.

How volatile is CL?

CL’s average true range over 14 days is 4.58, 3.9% of its price. That puts it in our high volatility class.

What is the CL tick value?

One tick is 0.01 points, worth $10.00 per contract. A full point is $1,000.

When does the current CL contract expire?

The front month, Dec 2026 (CLZ6), expires on Nov 20, 2026. Volume usually rolls to the next contract around Nov 15, 2026.

What is the difference between CL and MCL?

MCL is the micro contract, worth $100 per point instead of $1,000, so one MCL is a tenth of one CL. Both follow the same market and trade the same hours.