NYMEX Seeks Approval for Four Domestic Crude Oil Futures Contracts

Summary

The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) has submitted a request to the Commission for approval of four domestic crude oil futures contracts, which will be based on Light Louisiana Sweet (LLS), West Texas Sour (WTS), West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at Midland, Texas, and Mars, in accordance with the Commodity Exchange Act.

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