What specific trading limit adjustments is the Shanghai International Energy Exchange making for October and November oil futures contracts, and when do they take effect?

The Shanghai International Energy Exchange will adjust trading limits for crude oil and low-sulfur fuel oil futures contracts with delivery in October and November, effective from the night trading session on September 14. Specifically, it will cap the maximum intraday opening positions at 800 lots for crude oil and 3,000 lots for low-sulfur fuel oil; it will also set the price limit range at 16% and raise trading margins for hedging positions to 17%.

Why did the Shanghai Futures Exchange announce these trading limit adjustments, and what broader market context accompanied the decision?

The announcement came amid rising oil prices, which were on track for a weekly gain of more than 7%, driven by attacks along key Middle East shipping routes that intensified fears of prolonged supply disruptions.

Shanghai exchange to adjust trading limits for some oil futures contracts

Sep 11, 2026

The Shanghai Futures Exchange will adjust trading limits for crude oil and low-sulfur fuel oil futures starting September 14, citing supply disruption fears that pushed prices up over 7%. Changes affect opening positions and price ranges for October and November deliveries.

reuters

2026-09-11

Shanghai exchange to adjust trading limits for some oil futures contracts

Shanghai exchange to adjust trading limits for some oil futures contracts

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