CBOT • ZL • ZLH26

Soybean Oil Futures (CBOT ZL)

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 66.21
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 65.32
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. +0.89
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. +1.36%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 404
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). 846
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 20:15

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•Mar 06 Soybeans Heads into the Weekend with a Rally
BarchartBarchart•Mar 06 Soybeans Extending Rally to Friday
Morning Ag Clips•Mar 06 Soybeans Recruit Beneficial Soil Microbes to Defend Against Major Pest
UkrAgroConsultUkrAgroConsult•Mar 06 10 ships with Brazilian soybeans and meal to sail to Iran — they may be redirected to other markets
The New York TimesThe New York Times•Mar 06 Where Corn and Soybeans Rule, the ‘Oat Mafia’ Fights for Turf
BarchartBarchart•Mar 06 Soybeans Gains Extending to New Highs on Friday Morning
ZAWYAZAWYA•Mar 06 Soybeans up, set for fifth week of gains on crude oil rally
Farm ProgressFarm Progress•Mar 05 2026 Crop insurance prices favor soybeans over corn

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Soybean Oil futures.

ZLH26 March 2026 USX 66.21 +1.36%
ZLK26 May 2026 USX 66.58 +1.34%
ZLN26 July 2026 USX 66.23 +0.96%
ZLQ26 August 2026 USX 65.29 +0.91%
ZLU26 September 2026 USX 64.31 +0.89%
ZLV26 October 2026 USX 63.30 +0.91%
ZLZ26 December 2026 USX 62.77 +0.87%
ZLF27 January 2027 USX 62.17 +0.76%
ZLH27 March 2027 USX 61.25 +0.64%
ZLK27 May 2027 USX 60.50 +0.68%
ZLN27 July 2027 USX 59.81 +0.81%
ZLQ27 August 2027 USX 58.86 +0.89%
ZLU27 September 2027 USX 57.88 +0.92%
ZLV27 October 2027 USX 56.90 +0.87%
ZLZ27 December 2027 USX 56.44 +0.75%
ZLF28 January 2028 USX 56.10 +0.75%
ZLH28 March 2028 USX 56.03 +0.76%
ZLK28 May 2028 USX 56.01 +0.76%
ZLN28 July 2028 USX 55.76 +0.76%
ZLQ28 August 2028 USX 55.45 +0.76%

Futures Contract

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

Commodity

Soybean Oil

Month

March 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZLH26

Volume

404

Open Interest

846

Previous close

USX 065.32

Day range

USX 64.60 — USX 65.98

Expiration

March 13, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 66.21

30-Day Avg

USX 56.10

30-Day Low

USX 51.22

30-Day High

USX 66.89

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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