CME • CU • CUK26

Chicago Ethanol Futures (CME CU)

Front month May 2026.

Last iThe most recent traded futures price for this contract (the "board" price). Not a local cash bid. Can move quickly during trading hours. $1.9600 / gal
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. $1.9750 / gal
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. -0.02
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. -0.76%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 0
Open interest iHow many contracts are still open (not offset or delivered). Typically updates once per day (often shows the latest available from the prior session). 8,734
Last update (UTC-5) iThe time we last refreshed the quote, shown in UTC-5 for consistency. If markets are moving fast, numbers may update a few minutes after trades happen. May 26 21:36

Price History

View historical price action for Chicago Ethanol futures contract.

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Chicago Ethanol futures.

CUK26 May 2026 $1.9600 / gal -0.76%
CUM26 June 2026 $2.0100 / gal -1.23%
CUN26 July 2026 $2.0250 / gal -1.10%
CUQ26 August 2026 $2.0200 / gal -0.86%
CUU26 September 2026 $1.9975 / gal -0.75%
CUV26 October 2026 $1.9500 / gal -0.64%
CUX26 November 2026 $1.8825 / gal -0.53%
CUZ26 December 2026 $1.8250 / gal -0.41%
CUF27 January 2027 $1.7775 / gal -0.42%
CUG27 February 2027 $1.7850 / gal -0.42%
CUH27 March 2027 $1.8000 / gal -0.41%
CUV27 October 2027 $1.8050 / gal -0.55%

Futures Contract

Key details for trading and hedging. Always confirm dates and rules with the exchange.

Commodity

Chicago Ethanol

Month

May 2026

Category

Energy

Exchange & Symbol

CME • CUK26

Volume

0

Open Interest

8,734

Previous close

$1.9750 / gal

Day range

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Expiration

May 29, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 1.96

30-Day Avg

USX 1.90

30-Day Low

USX 1.71

30-Day High

USX 2.06

Contract Roll Calendar

Avoid delivery risk and expiry surprises. Here are common markets, months, and typical roll windows. For exact FND/LTD dates and tick specs, open the contract specs.

Contract Months

Jan • Feb • Mar • Apr • May • Jun • Jul • Aug • Sep • Oct • Nov • Dec

New‑Crop Reference

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FND/LTD (typical)

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Recommended Roll Window

Roll ~5–10 trading days pre-LTD.

DISCLAIMER: Dates and roll windows are guidelines. Always confirm FND/LTD and holidays on your exchange calendar or with your broker.
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