CFTC Data Shows Speculators Trim Net Oil Longs to 135.9k Contracts from 136.6k

by VT Markets
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Sep 19, 2026

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data showed net non-commercial positions in oil edged lower week on week. The net position slipped to 135.9k contracts from 136.6k previously.

The 0.7k-contract decline leaves positioning slightly less extended than in the prior reporting period, while remaining close to recent levels. The figures refer to the latest CFTC tally of speculative positioning in the oil market.

Non-Commercial Oil Positions

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission data showed net non-commercial positions in oil edged lower week on week. The net position slipped to 135.9k contracts from 136.6k previously.

Speculative Positioning Trends

The 0.7k-contract decline leaves positioning slightly less extended than in the prior reporting period, while remaining close to recent levels. The figures refer to the latest CFTC tally of speculative positioning in the oil market.

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