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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (332,240,105)	$ (73,910,705)
Commodity Contracts | Realized gain (loss) on closed positions | Futures
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Realized gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	989,982,135	1,601,968,924
Commodity Contracts | Realized gain (loss) on closed positions | Swap | OTC
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Realized gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	(32,257,710)	0
Commodity Contracts | Change in unrealized gain (loss) on open positions | Futures
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	(332,240,105)	(73,910,705)
Commodity Contracts | Change in unrealized gain (loss) on open positions | Swap | OTC
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (1,940)	$ 0

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