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

Jul 15, 2026 Neutral

Sign up, sit back, save: Duke Energy Florida program offers bill credits with minimal requirements, little effort needed from customers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida's EnergyWise Home program offers up to $141 in annual bill credits for homeowners and renters.

Jul 14, 2026 Neutral

BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Capital One Financial and an Energy Stock: CNBC's ‘Final Trades'

On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” DCLA's Sarat Sethi picked Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) ahead of quarterly earnings.

Natural Gas (NG) Jul 10, 2026 Negative

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Pulls Back As Trump Says Negotiations Will Continue

Oil prices moved lower as Iran asked for negotiations.

Natural Gas (NG) Jul 10, 2026 Negative

U.S. Natural Gas Futures Extend Decline

U.S. natural gas futures were still reeling from Thursday's bigger-than-expected inventory build and news of Freeport LNG's planned maintenance.

WTI Financial Crude (CLF) Jul 10, 2026 Positive

5 Broker-Liked Stocks to Watch Amid the Middle East's Uneasy Calm

Broker favorites Par Pacific, Bassett Furniture, ChargePoint, Cleveland-Cliffs and Alaska Air stand out amid renewed global market volatility.

Natural Gas (NG) Jul 10, 2026 Neutral

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Defends $72.08 While Brent Holds $76.13 – NatGas Eyes Higher?

Global crude markets showed resilience with elevated refinery runs supporting transportation and petrochemical demand. WTI defended support at $72.08 with bearish continuation, Brent held EMA suppo...

WTI Financial Crude (CLF) Jul 09, 2026 Negative

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) reached $9.4 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.16% change compared to its last close.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jul 09, 2026 Positive

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Bullish Reversal Faces Key Resistance

Crude oil shows early signs of a potential bottom after a bullish reversal, but buyers must overcome key resistance levels to confirm a broader recovery.

Natural Gas (NG) Jul 09, 2026 Negative

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Dives 4% As Traders Bet U.S. And Iran Will Stop Fighting

Oil markets are losing ground as traders do not believe that U.S. and Iran are ready for a new round of war.

Natural Gas (NG) Jul 09, 2026 Negative

VGK: Europe Has Fewer Than 100 Days To Figure Out Dismal Natural Gas Inventories Situation

VGK ETF remains a sell due to persistent structural natural gas shortages and looming energy crisis risks in Europe. European gas inventories have steadily declined versus the five-year average, wi...

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jul 09, 2026 Negative

CFTC to block CME's plan for 24/7 crude oil futures trading

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said on Thursday it would exercise its authority to ​stay the listing of a contract that ‌would have allowed CME Group to initiate 24/7 trading ...

Natural Gas (NG) Jul 09, 2026 Negative

U.S. Natural Gas Futures Held Back By Adequate Supply

U.S. natural gas futures were lower, with ample supply and above-average storage keeping weather-driven rally attempts at bay.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jul 09, 2026 Negative

Crude Oil Forecasts – Summer Range Limits Upside Despite Geopolitical Risks

The oil markets continue to see a lot of moves to the upside, as the conflict in the Middle East causes moves.

High Grade Copper (HG) Jul 09, 2026 Neutral

Gunnison Copper Achieves Key Milestone Under U.S. Department of Energy 48C Program

Certification submission validates delivery on commitments supporting domestic copper production and U.S. critical mineral supply chains Phoenix, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2026) - Gunnison...

Natural Gas (NG) Jul 09, 2026 Positive

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Defends $73.85 While Brent Holds $78.33 — NatGas Eyes Higher?

Global crude markets showed resilience with elevated refinery runs supporting transportation and petrochemical demand. WTI defended support at $73.85 with higher lows, Brent held channel support at...

Natural Gas (NG) Jul 08, 2026 Neutral

Natural Gas Services Group Announces Upcoming Redomestication to Texas

Move Aligns the Company's Legal Home with Its Corporate Headquarters and the Heart of Its Operations in Texas Move Aligns the Company's Legal Home with Its Corporate Headquarters and the Heart of I...

Natural Gas (NG) Jul 08, 2026 Positive

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rallies As Trump Threatens To Strike Iran Again

U.S. has revoked a sanctions waiver for Iranian oil, providing significant support to oil markets.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jul 08, 2026 Neutral

U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Unexpected Build

U.S. crude oil inventories rose for the first time in 11 weeks, increasing by 3 million barrels, as production and imports increased and exports fell.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jul 08, 2026 Neutral

American Airlines Sinks 5%, United Falls 4%, Delta and JetBlue Slip 3% as Crude Oil Jumps

Shares of American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL | AAL Price Prediction) are down 5% in midday trading Wednesday, leading a broad airline selloff.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jul 08, 2026 Positive

Crude Oil Price Analysis – WTI Gaps Higher as US-Iran Hostilities Flare

The lightweight crude oil market has gapped higher to open the session on Wednesday, as the US has attacked Iran again.

Natural Gas (NG) Jul 08, 2026 Positive

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Defends $72.72 While Brent Holds $76.56 – NatGas Eyes Higher?

Global crude markets showed resilience with elevated refinery runs supporting transportation and petrochemical demand. WTI defended support at $72.72 with higher lows, Brent held channel support at...

WTI Financial Crude (CLF) Jul 07, 2026 Negative

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) closed at $9.54 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.35% move from the prior day.

WTI Crude Oil (CL) Jul 07, 2026 Neutral

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Has Oil Finally Found a Bottom?

Crude oil shows early signs of a potential bottom after a prolonged decline, but key moving averages and resistance levels will determine whether a recovery continues.

BRENT PHYS NYME (BP) Jul 07, 2026 Neutral

WTI and Brent Crude Forecasts – Summer Range Consolidation Limits Big Market Moves

The oil markets continue to see a bit of potential “base building” on Tuesday.