CBOT • ZL • ZLK26

Soybean Oil Futures (CBOT ZL)

Front month May 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 69.30
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 69.33
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. -0.03
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. -0.04%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 2,726
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). 128,445
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. April 17 08:22

Price History

View historical price action for Soybean Oil futures contract.

My Local Cash Bids vs Futures

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  • Enter your town/ZIP (or use your device location) and pick a futures month.
  • We show a few nearby posted cash bids and estimate basis vs the selected futures contract.
  • Basis = Cash ($/t) − Futures ($/t). Negative = under the board, positive = over.
  • Results are grouped by delivery point (we typically show the best bid per location) and limited in this preview.
  • Prices can change quickly. Always call the buyer to confirm. (Market data may be delayed.)

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Cash bids will appear here with basis calculations compared to the selected futures contract.

News Stories

Latest news articles related to Soybean Oil from sources across the web.

BarchartBarchart•Apr 16 Soybeans Firming Higher at Midday
BarchartBarchart•Apr 16 Wheat futures surge higher while corn and soybeans flutter
FarmWeekNow•Apr 16 Profit Watch: Where are soybeans headed?
BarchartBarchart•Apr 15 Soybeans Post Strength on Wednesday
BarchartBarchart•Apr 15 Soybeans Getting an Early Wednesday Bounce
Ohio's Country JournalOhio's Country Journal•Apr 14 Exporting Ohio-grown soybeans around the world through relationships – Ohio Ag Net
BarchartBarchart•Apr 15 Soybeans Popping Back Higher on Wednesday
BarchartBarchart•Apr 14 Soybeans Face Pressure on Tuesday

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Soybean Oil futures.

ZLK26 May 2026 USX 69.30 -0.04%
ZLN26 July 2026 USX 69.03 -0.03%
ZLQ26 August 2026 USX 67.41 -0.10%
ZLU26 September 2026 USX 65.94 -0.08%
ZLV26 October 2026 USX 64.51 -0.08%
ZLZ26 December 2026 USX 63.52 -0.11%
ZLF27 January 2027 USX 62.86 -0.11%
ZLH27 March 2027 USX 62.00 -0.18%
ZLK27 May 2027 USX 61.37 0.00
ZLN27 July 2027 USX 60.50 -0.25%
ZLQ27 August 2027 USX 59.63 0.00
ZLU27 September 2027 USX 58.58 0.00
ZLV27 October 2027 USX 57.49 0.00
ZLZ27 December 2027 USX 56.91 0.00
ZLF28 January 2028 USX 56.42 0.00
ZLH28 March 2028 USX 55.97 0.00
ZLK28 May 2028 USX 55.71 0.00
ZLN28 July 2028 USX 55.95 0.00
ZLQ28 August 2028 USX 55.64 0.00
ZLU28 September 2028 USX 55.30 0.00

Futures Contract

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

Commodity

Soybean Oil

Month

May 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZLK26

Volume

2,726

Open Interest

128,445

Previous close

USX 069.33

Day range

USX 69.02 — USX 69.36

Expiration

May 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 69.30

30-Day Avg

USX 60.03

30-Day Low

USX 54.35

30-Day High

USX 70.49

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 • Mar • May • Jul • Aug • Sep • Oct • Dec

New‑Crop Reference

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FND/LTD (typical)

Month‑prior FND; LTD mid‑month.

Recommended Roll Window

Roll ~5–10 trading days before FND/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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