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WTI in steeper backwardation

WTI CURVE

WTI time spreads increase as high exports and low imports keep market tight

  • The curve continues to strengthen following a draw in API crude stocks last night and ahead of the EIA inventory data later.
  • The June22 contract is due to expire on 20th May.
  • WTI JUN 22-JUL 22 up 0.12$/bbl at 2.89$/bbl
  • WTI JUL 22-AUG 22 up 0.27$/bbl at 3.14$/bbl
  • WTI DEC 22-DEC 23 up 0.39$/bbl at 12.92$/bbl
  • The graph below shows today’s forward curve compared to 1 week ago.:

Source: Bloomberg

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