Shanghai International Energy Exchange data showed crude futures for September 2026 delivery closed at 531.00 yuan/barrel on Jul 21, down 6.60 yuan or 1.23%. Total turnover for all contracts reached 156,623 lots, with open interest falling 4,133 lots to 79,252 lots, while the front-month contract saw turnover of 120,941 lots and open interest down 1,820 lots to 46,707 lots.