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An energy futures contract is a legally binding agreement for delivery of crude, unleaded gas, heating oil or natural gas in the future at an agreed upon price. The contracts are standardized by the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) as to quantity, quality, time and place of delivery. Only the price is variable.
