The U.S. derivatives regulator added questions after industry discussions as it examines round-the-clock trading for standard energy futures and possible listings of energy commodity perpetual contracts.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (U.S. derivatives regulator) extended by 30 days the public comment period on two energy derivatives market issues, pushing the deadline to Aug. 26, 2026. The review covers whether standard futures contracts, including energy futures, could move to 24/7 trading without changing their fixed expiration while making material economic changes to delivery or settlement terms, and whether perpetual contracts could be listed when they reference physically delivered or storable energy commodities. The agency said it added several questions after extensive conversations with industry participants and wants more input as it evaluates the issues. Comments can be filed through Regulations.gov or by other methods listed in the request, and all submissions will be posted publicly on Regulations.gov.