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2026.03.1319:30:00UTC+00Speculators Boost Bullish Bets on U.S. Crude as Net Longs Jump to 228K Contracts

Speculative interest in U.S. crude oil futures has strengthened notably, with net long positions rising to 228.0K contracts, up from 172.2K previously, according to the latest Commitments of Traders data released by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on 13 March 2026.

The increase in speculative net positions suggests that market participants are growing more optimistic about the outlook for crude prices, adding to long exposure and trimming short bets. This shift in positioning may reflect changing expectations around supply–demand dynamics, geopolitical risk, or macroeconomic conditions that could impact energy markets.

While the data only capture positioning at a specific point in time, the move from 172.2K to 228.0K net long contracts signals a clear tilt toward a more bullish stance among traders, which could contribute to heightened price sensitivity to upcoming economic and industry news.

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