CME · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Energy Market Demand

CME GROUP INC. · 2026-10-23 · Importance 58 · Surprise 56

Energy contract volumes increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, which CME Group attributed to higher overall volatility and uncertainty in crude oil markets. The company cited disruption to crucial supply-chain routes amid the continuing Middle East conflict. Average daily WTI crude oil volume increased to 1.338 million in the quarter from 1.018 million a year earlier.

Key facts

• Energy contract volumes increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, which CME Group attributed to higher overall volatility and Middle East conflict-related disruption of crucial supply chain routes. source
• Third-quarter 2026 average daily WTI crude oil volume was 1.338 million, compared with 1.018 million in 2025. source