Market reference update: Contract examples below may be historical. See the official exchange resources for current listings and terms.
Kerosene futures are standardized, exchange-traded contracts in which the contract buyer agrees to take delivery, from the seller, a specific quantity of kerosene (eg. 50 kiloliters) at a predetermined price on a future delivery date.
Exchange and contract information
Contract availability, lot size, quotation units, exercise style and settlement are product-specific. Use the current official resources below; historical contracts named in older examples should not be assumed to be listed today.
Official futures market resources
Use the exchange pages for current contract specifications and margin information. Quotes may be delayed or require sign-in. Margin requirements vary by position and broker.
| Exchange & futures product | Market information | Margin information |
|---|---|---|
| TOCOM Kerosene | JPX quotes directory Contract specifications | View margin information |
For Japanese quotes, open the JPX directory and select the relevant OSE or TOCOM service.
Exchange references reviewed 2026-09-12. Educational examples and exchange names elsewhere in this article may be historical.
Kerosene Futures Price Chart
TOCOM kerosene futures. Continuous contract; prices may be delayed and differ from individual expiries.
Kerosene Futures Trading Basics
Consumers and producers of kerosene can manage kerosene price risk by purchasing and selling kerosene futures. Kerosene producers can employ a short hedge to lock in a selling price for the kerosene they produce while businesses that require kerosene can utilize a long hedge to secure a purchase price for the commodity they need.
Kerosene futures are also traded by speculators who assume the price risk that hedgers try to avoid in return for a chance to profit from favorable kerosene price movement. Speculators buy kerosene futures when they believe that kerosene prices will go up. Conversely, they will sell kerosene futures when they think that kerosene prices will fall.
