Comment on CFTC-2026-1388, CFTC-2026-1388-0001, Energy Infrastructure Council & Liquid Energy Pipeline Association
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Summary: The Energy Infrastructure Council and the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association oppose the extension of standard futures contracts to 24/7 trading and the introduction of perpetual contracts for energy commodities. They argue that continuous trading lacks commercial need, risks price manipulation, and increases costs for hedgers, while perpetual contracts introduce excessive leverage and financial instability.
See the attached comment letter from the Energy Infrastructure Council and the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association re: Request for Comment on the Extension of Standard Futures Contracts to 24/7 Trading and on Perpetual Contracts Referencing Physically Delivered or Storable Energy Commodities (RIN 3038-AF75)