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Re:Grand Theft Oil Futures: Insider traders keep making a ki... by tardedmeme on Thursday May 07, 2026 @04:33PM (#48054559)
Then your average price is higher than average. I heard airlines don't use futures any more because they need to keep costs low.
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Re:Grand Theft Oil Futures: Insider traders keep making a ki... by rbanffy on Thursday May 07, 2026 @04:57PM (#48054867)
Future exists to stabilize instantaneous commodity prices.

They also allow some insights on future demand, which can help you plan production of your commodity.

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