WTI crude oil (CL) prices hover around $86.50 per barrel as of April 21, 2026, with June futures trading at $87.39, reflecting trader consensus on sustained support from Middle East supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions. The EIA's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts Brent peaking near $115/bbl in Q2 before easing, driven by tighter global supply outpacing demand growth of 0.6 million b/d in 2026, though US inventories rose 3.1 million barrels to a near three-year high last week, capping upside. OPEC+ production pauses into early 2026 add uncertainty, while upcoming weekly EIA reports, summer driving season ramp-up, and potential output hikes from May could sway end-June settlement above key thresholds like $85–$90.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedCrude Oil (CL) above ___ end of June?
Crude Oil (CL) above ___ end of June?
$91,649 Vol.
$90
45%
$85
47%
$80
45%
$75
71%
$70
86%
$65
83%
$63
87%
$60
91%
$56
94%
$55
93%
$52
95%
$50
96%
$91,649 Vol.
$90
45%
$85
47%
$80
45%
$75
71%
$70
86%
$65
83%
$63
87%
$60
91%
$56
94%
$55
93%
$52
95%
$50
96%
For CME Crude Oil (CL) futures contracts, the active month is the nearest of the contract months listed. The active month becomes a non-active month effective two business days prior to the spot month expiration. For example; if the spot month expires on a Friday the next listed contract will be considered the Active Month on the Wednesday prior to the spot month expiration.
Only the Active Month's official settlement price published by CME Group will be considered. Intraday trades, highs, lows, bids, offers, midpoint values, or indicative prices do not count.
Note that the settlement price may differ from the last traded price. CME's methodology to determine the settlement price can vary by commodity and contract.
Only days during June on which CME publishes an official settlement price for the Active Month will be included. Days without settlement prices (weekends, holidays, or market closures) are ignored.
This market will resolve based on the settlement price as it appears on the CME settlement page at the time it is first published for that trading day, regardless of any later corrections or updates.
The resolution source for this market is the CME Group website — specifically, the daily "Settlement" price for the Active Month of Crude Oil (CL) futures.
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Resolver
0x65070BE91...For CME Crude Oil (CL) futures contracts, the active month is the nearest of the contract months listed. The active month becomes a non-active month effective two business days prior to the spot month expiration. For example; if the spot month expires on a Friday the next listed contract will be considered the Active Month on the Wednesday prior to the spot month expiration.
Only the Active Month's official settlement price published by CME Group will be considered. Intraday trades, highs, lows, bids, offers, midpoint values, or indicative prices do not count.
Note that the settlement price may differ from the last traded price. CME's methodology to determine the settlement price can vary by commodity and contract.
Only days during June on which CME publishes an official settlement price for the Active Month will be included. Days without settlement prices (weekends, holidays, or market closures) are ignored.
This market will resolve based on the settlement price as it appears on the CME settlement page at the time it is first published for that trading day, regardless of any later corrections or updates.
The resolution source for this market is the CME Group website — specifically, the daily "Settlement" price for the Active Month of Crude Oil (CL) futures.
Resolver
0x65070BE91...WTI crude oil (CL) prices hover around $86.50 per barrel as of April 21, 2026, with June futures trading at $87.39, reflecting trader consensus on sustained support from Middle East supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions. The EIA's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts Brent peaking near $115/bbl in Q2 before easing, driven by tighter global supply outpacing demand growth of 0.6 million b/d in 2026, though US inventories rose 3.1 million barrels to a near three-year high last week, capping upside. OPEC+ production pauses into early 2026 add uncertainty, while upcoming weekly EIA reports, summer driving season ramp-up, and potential output hikes from May could sway end-June settlement above key thresholds like $85–$90.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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