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Suspicious oil futures trading in March 2026 raised questions over possible insider dealing. Large sell orders reportedly appeared shortly before President Trump announced a softer stance on Iran, triggering a sharp fall in crude prices. The timing prompted U.S. senators to demand an investigation, while the CFTC began examining who placed the trades and whether confidential information was involved. So far, no insider trading has been proven, but the extraordinary timing has kept suspicions alive.
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