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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Commodity Contracts | Futures Contracts | Assets |  |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |  |
Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments | $ (144,765,937) | $ 1,362,413

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