International oil prices have plunged, and Chinese trading platforms have begun to warn of risks.
On April 21, the Shanghai International Energy Trading Center announced that recently, the international situation is complex and changeable, and there are many uncertain factors that affect the operation of the market. Relevant units do a good job of risk prevention, invest rationally, and maintain the smooth operation of the market.
As of the close of the day on April 21, the main domestic crude oil futures contract for 2006 closed at 229.2 yuan, down 4.78%. The settlement price is 234.1 yuan, the trading volume is 210567 lots, the position is 61152 lots, and the daily position is reduced by 4220 lots.
The plunge in international oil prices is eye-opening.
In the early hours of April 21st, Beijing time, the WTI crude oil futures delivered by the New York Mercantile Exchange in May fell out of the first negative value in history.
As of the close of the day, the price of light crude oil futures for May delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell by $ 55.90 to close at -37.63 per barrel, a decrease of 305.97%. The price of London Brent crude oil futures delivered in June fell by 2.51 US dollars to close at 25.57 US dollars per barrel, a decrease of 8.94%.
In the afternoon of April 21st, Beijing time, international oil prices plunged again. The WTI June futures contract fell more than 42% in one day, falling below the $ 12 / barrel mark, Brunn June crude oil futures contract fell more than 28%.
The Shanghai International Energy Trading Center issued an announcement to remind all relevant units to do a good job in risk prevention.
On the same day, Shanghai International Energy Exchange announced that China Petroleum Fuel Oil Co., Ltd. was located in Nanqiao, Zhanjiang Port No. 1, Youyi Road, Xiashan District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province The storage capacity of the designated delivery warehouse of crude oil futures in the filled area will be increased from 400,000 cubic meters to 500,000 cubic meters, and the approved storage capacity will be implemented according to 700,000 cubic meters.
According to reports, in order to better cope with the impact of the global epidemic on the real economy, prevent recent global financial market risks, enhance the ability of crude oil futures to serve the real economy, and enhance crude oil futures The overall anti-risk capability of the market has been steadily and orderly expanding the storage capacity of designated delivery warehouses for crude oil futures since April, and has completed five expansions.
In order to more accurately reflect the supply and demand relationship of the crude oil market, referring to the actual situation of the current spot storage costs, the last period of energy draws on international best practices, and based on the principle of market-based adjustment of storage fees, timely introduction of storage costs linked to market supply and demand From June 15th, the crude oil futures storage fee standard has been temporarily increased from the current 0.2 yuan / barrel / day to 0.4 yuan / barrel / day, which will be charged by the designated delivery warehouse to the cargo owner or its agent.
In the next stage, the last period of energy will continue to steadily enrich the delivery warehouse layout, expand the delivery warehouse storage capacity, and adjust the storage fee charging standard in accordance with market conditions. Based on this, we will Gradually optimize the delivery mechanism, implement a staged collection deposit for crude oil futures storage, clarify the premium and discount settings for inland oil depots on long-distance pipelines, study the group ’s warehouse delivery system, and focus on “serving the real economy and preventing systemic risks” 3. Deepen financial reforms, ensure the smooth operation of the crude oil futures market and enhance the ability of the futures market to serve the real economy.