CME • CU • CUH26

Chicago Ethanol Futures (CME CU)

Front month Mar 2026. Live price, spreads, seasonality, and nearby cash bids.

Last iThe most recent traded futures price for this contract (the "board" price). Not a local cash bid. Can move quickly during trading hours. USX 1.89
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 1.85
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. +0.04
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. +2.30%
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). 7,824
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. March 06 21:34

Price History

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Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Chicago Ethanol futures.

CUH26 March 2026 USX 1.89 +2.30%
CUJ26 April 2026 USX 1.91 +2.41%
CUK26 May 2026 USX 1.91 +2.28%
CUM26 June 2026 USX 1.89 +2.02%
CUN26 July 2026 USX 1.88 +1.90%
CUQ26 August 2026 USX 1.86 +1.64%
CUU26 September 2026 USX 1.84 +1.66%
CUV26 October 2026 USX 1.80 +1.55%
CUX26 November 2026 USX 1.74 +1.46%
CUZ26 December 2026 USX 1.70 +1.19%
CUF27 January 2027 USX 1.69 +1.20%
CUG27 February 2027 USX 1.70 +1.19%
CUH27 March 2027 USX 1.72 +1.18%
CUN27 July 2027 USX 1.74 0.00
CUQ27 August 2027 USX 1.76 0.00
CUU27 September 2027 USX 1.78 0.00

Futures Contract

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

Commodity

Chicago Ethanol

Month

March 2026

Category

Energy

Exchange & Symbol

CME • CUH26

Volume

0

Open Interest

7,824

Previous close

USX 001.85

Day range

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Expiration

March 31, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 1.89

30-Day Avg

USX 1.71

30-Day Low

USX 1.59

30-Day High

USX 1.91

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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