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The Layman's Guide to Gasoil Hedging with Swaps

This post is second in a series we are publishing on gasoil hedging from the perspective of a gasoil consumer. The first post in the series, which focused on gasoil hedging with futures, can be accessed via the following link: The Layman's Guide to...

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The Layman's Guide to Gasoil Hedging with Futures

As many companies are beginning to plan for 2014, we have received quite a few inquiries from companies who are looking into hedging their gasoil...

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An Update on Sovereign Oil Hedging Programs

Over the course of the past few days we've received several reports that Mexico has begun to execute it's 2014 oil hedging program, so we're going to...

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Passive vs. Active Energy Hedging Strategies - Part II

After trading as low as $3.125/MMBtu in mid February and as high as $4.444/MMBtu in early May, NYMEX natural gas futures have recently given up...

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A Creative Diesel Fuel Hedging Strategy

As both Brent & WTI crude oil are now well over $100/BBL, many large fuel consumers are seeking creative hedging strategies that protect them against...

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Caveat Emptor - Hedging Brent vs. WTI & Crack Spreads

As the Brent-WTI spread is trading at it's lowest level since November 2010 and crack spreads shifting as a result, it's time that we take another...

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Passive vs. Active Energy Hedging Strategies - Part I

As all large fuel consuming companies know all too well, fuel prices have increased significantly over the past few months. After posting 2013 lows...

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Hedging Against A Potential Oil Price Spike

After trading as low as $92.67 only two weeks ago, WTI Crude oil prices have risen significantly since then, trading above $100/BBL for the only the...

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Hedging Refining Profit Margins with Crack Spread Options

Over the past year, refining profit margins have been quite volatile. As an example, Brent crude oil/gasoil calendar swap crack spreads have traded...

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