CFTC: As of the week ending December 17th, speculators’ net long position in WTI crude oil increased by 57215 contracts

On December 21st, according to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as of the week ending December 17th, speculators’ net long positions in WTI crude oil increased by 57215 contracts to 161201 contracts, setting a new 12 week high. The net long position in WTI crude oil increased by 57215 contracts to 161201 contracts, setting a new 12 week high. The net long position in Brent and WTI crude oil increased to 296832 contracts, reaching a 21 week high. Our net long position in NYMEX gasoline is approaching 67104 contracts. Our net short position in NYMEX heating oil is approaching 32134 contracts. The net long position in seven US Henry Hub contracts for NYMEX natural gas increased to 113381 contracts, setting a new three week high.

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