Heating Oil (HO) Futures

$2.1912
-0.02[-0.88%]
as of 2024-11-15
Q

What is heating oil made from?

A

Generally, heating oil refers to low viscosity grades of fuel oil used for furnaces and boilers.

Q

How much heating oil is sold in a futures contract?

A

Generally, 42,000 gallons—1,000 barrels—of heating oil are included in a futures contract.

Q

Which industries benefit from heating oil futures?

A

Energy companies and small businesses may find that they can save money and hedge against harsh winters by trading in heating oil futures.

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