The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating a series of suspicious oil futures trades that occurred just before significant policy announcements by President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Reports indicate that trading volumes spiked shortly before key statements, raising alarms about potential insider trading. Notably, on March 23, substantial oil and stock futures were traded just minutes before Trump announced a delay in military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, leading to a drop in crude prices. Similarly, a surge in futures activity was noted before Trump's April 7 announcement of a ceasefire with Iran, which also caused oil prices to fall. The CFTC is requesting data from trading platforms, including CME Group Inc. and Intercontinental Exchange Inc., to identify the entities involved in these trades. As scrutiny increases, Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, have urged the CFTC to investigate these trades as potential market manipulation. The agency is actively monitoring oil futures trading for irregularities, emphasizing the direct impact on American consumers.