COT Reports / Energy

Energy
The COT Report for Energy shows the positioning of major market participants (banks, funds, producers). Extreme positioning can indicate potential market trend reversals.

Understand how big banks, hedge funds, and commercials are positioning themselves in Energy. Analyze institutional money flows to identify historical extremes and gain a deeper understanding of underlying market dynamics.

How to Read Energy Data

Locking in Profits: Oil and gas companies ("Commercials") secure the value of their future production by taking short positions. When energy prices experience a massive spike, you will often see these commercials aggressively increasing their short hedges to lock in high profits.

Spotting Reversals: Energy is considered a classic "trend market" for hedge funds ("Non-Commercials"). A sudden and aggressive reduction in their trend-following positions is often one of the earliest signs of a major market reversal.

Brent Crude Last Day (BZ)

BZ

Brent Crude originates from the North Sea between the UK and Norway. As a seaborne crude, it sets the price for oil exported from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East — roughly two-thirds of global trade.

BRENT PHYS NYME (BP)

BP

Brent Crude is a light, sweet crude oil from the North Sea. As the international oil benchmark, it prices roughly two-thirds of the world's traded crude, especially exports from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Ethanol Futures (ZK)

ZK

Ethanol is a renewable biofuel alcohol produced primarily by fermenting corn. Blended into gasoline (typically 10-15%), it links agricultural crop prices directly to the energy sector via government fuel mandates.

Gasoline RBOB (RB)

RB

RBOB (Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending) is the refined petroleum product blended into the unleaded gasoline that powers vehicles. Its price directly influences what consumers pay at the pump.

Natural Gas (NG)

NG

Natural Gas is a colorless, odorless fossil fuel found deep underground, often alongside oil deposits. Primarily used for electricity generation, home heating, and industrial processes, it burns significantly cleaner than coal.

WTI Crude Oil (CL)

CL

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is a light, sweet crude oil extracted primarily in the US Midwest and Gulf Coast. Refined into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, it serves as the primary US oil pricing benchmark.

WTI Financial Crude (CLF)

CLF

Tracks the positioning and sentiment of wti financial crude (clf).

Latest Energy News

Jun 24, 2026 Negative

Tech companies would have to pay AI data center energy costs under bill moving in Congress

The House of Representatives on Wednesday will begin consideration of a bill to force tech companies to pay for artificial intelligence's strain on the power grid, as voters across the country expr...

Jun 22, 2026 Positive

This Bill Gates-Backed Energy Stock Is Rising After Weak Earnings. A Deal With Nvidia Is the Reason.

Fervo Energy stock advances after announcing a Nvidia partnership.

Gold Mini (GM) Jun 19, 2026 Negative

How AI Boom Impacts Gold & Oil Futures Amid U.S.-Iran MOU

David McAlvany talks about how the AI boom is impacting the gold market as futures trade nearly 25% below all-time highs. He turns elsewhere in the commodity space by offering his outlook for crude...

Natural Gas (NG) Jun 19, 2026 Positive

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Moves Higher As Iran Delays Nuclear Talks With U.S.

Iran wants Israel to stop its military operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jun 19, 2026 Positive

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Crude Oil Quiet in Holiday Session

The light sweet crude oil market continues to try to find some type of bottom on Thursday, as we are also seeing less liquidity due to Juneteenth being celebrated in the USA.

Ethanol Futures (ZK) Jun 19, 2026 Neutral

ZEEKR Surpasses 800,000 Global Deliveries and Unveils Global Expansion Strategy for Dual Flagship 9-Series Models

Hong Kong, Hong Kong--(Newsfile Corp. - June 19, 2026) - The 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) officially opened today. Under the theme "Luxury, Elevated to a New Real...

Natural Gas (NG) Jun 19, 2026 Positive

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Bounces at $75.93 While Brent Holds $79.90 — NatGas Eyes $3.268?

With geopolitical risk premium largely removed, oil benchmarks found support inside channels while natural gas showed resilience. WTI confirms neutral-to-bullish structure above $77.69, Brent tests...

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jun 18, 2026 Neutral

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Will 200-Day Support Hold?

Crude oil tests 200-day moving average support after a symmetrical triangle breakdown, with price action now determining whether a rebound develops or deeper downside continues.

Natural Gas (NG) Jun 18, 2026 Positive

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Markets Attempt To Rebound After Multi-Day Sell-Off

Oil markets are moving higher as some traders are ready to buy the dip.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jun 18, 2026 Positive

Midstream Energy ETFs Prove Resilient Amid Crude Oil Drop

The midstream energy segment is standing out for its resilience as oil prices face downward pressure following this week's landmark U.S.-Iran peace deal. WTI crude oil dropped 15.5% from June 10 th...

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jun 18, 2026 Negative

Crude Oil Down 2%; Accenture Shares Fall After Q3 Results

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the S&P 500 gaining around 1% on Thursday.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jun 18, 2026 Positive

Here's How Declining Crude Oil Prices are Benefiting Valero Energy

VLO could see stronger refining margins as crude prices decline, fuel demand stays resilient and global refining capacity remains tight.

WTI Financial Crude (CLF) Jun 18, 2026 Positive

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jun 18, 2026 Neutral

Vivakor Surpasses $323 Million in Annualized Contracted Revenue with New Permian Basin Crude Oil Transaction

Recurring Crude Oil Volumes Flow Through Company's Pipeline-Connected Infrastructure Network in West Texas and New Mexico Dallas, TX, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVK) ...

British Pound (B6) Jun 18, 2026 Negative

BOE Leaves Rates Unchanged, Signals Caution on Hormuz Opening

U.K. central bank says it may yet raise rates to tame inflation triggered by closure of the energy bottleneck.

Natural Gas (NG) Jun 18, 2026 Neutral

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Under $75 While Brent Tests $77 — NatGas Holds Channel?

One month-plus into the truce, supply-demand dynamics dominate as US production stays robust. WTI slides to $74.02 after triangle violation, Brent defends $77.74 support, and Natural Gas trades at ...

Natural Gas (NG) Jun 17, 2026 Negative

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Pulls Back From Session Highs

Oil markets made an attempt to rebound but lost momentum and pulled back.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jun 17, 2026 Neutral

Vivakor Highlights Strategic Value of Its Southwestern U.S. Midstream Infrastructure Network Amid Elevated Crude Oil Market Volatility

Company Highlights Strategic Connectivity Across Key Domestic Producing Regions Dallas, TX, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), an integrate...

Natural Gas (NG) Jun 17, 2026 Positive

Natural Gas Still Rules U.S. Power: 1 Large-Cap & 1 Small-Cap Pick

Natural gas continues to dominate U.S. power generation, putting Kinder Morgan and Natural Gas Services in focus as demand rises.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jun 17, 2026 Positive

U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Fall More Than Expected

Commercial crude oil stocks were down by 8.3 million barrels as net imports decreased and refineries ran near full capacity.

Natural Gas (NG) Jun 17, 2026 Negative

U.S. Natural Gas Futures Pull Back in Early Trading

U.S. natural gas futures were lower following three sessions of gains with the market weighing the weather outlook and the pick-up in LNG exports against ample storage and expectations of higher pr...

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jun 17, 2026 Positive

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Crude Oil Trying to Bounce on Wednesday

Crude oil looks like it might be ready to do a little bit of a bounce on Wednesday, as we are oversold to say the least. At this point, it will be about the headlines coming out of the Middle East.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jun 17, 2026 Neutral

Vivakor Secures One-Year Bakken Crude Oil Transaction Expected to Generate $115 Million in Annualized Revenue

Bringing Total Contracted 2026 Revenues to Approximately $300 Million Recurring 4,000 Barrel-Per-Day Crude Oil Transaction Expands Supply & Trading Activity Through North Dakota Infrastructure Dall...

Natural Gas (NG) Jun 17, 2026 Neutral

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Under $76 While Brent Tests $78 — NatGas Bullish Continuation?

With geopolitical risk premium largely removed, oil benchmarks faced renewed selling pressure while natural gas showed resilience. WTI confirms bearish breakdown targeting $68.50, Brent tests chann...