Merchants Exchange Requests Approval for Six New Energy Futures Contracts

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The Merchants Exchange has asked the Commission to approve six new energy futures contracts, including crude oil, natural gas, and gasoline, which will be settled in cash. The Commission will consider public comments on the proposal.

Original source language: Federal Register — CFTCOpen original release →

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