NY Harbor ULSD (CME)
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PricePedia Code: ENCBGSFT
Full description: NY Harbor ULSD Future (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) (HO1)
Section: DailyData Prices
Merceology: Energy
Family: Medium and Heavy Oils
Source: N.A.
Typology: Financial prices
Frequency: Daily
Keyword: diesel nafta
Main measure: 1-Month delivery
Measures available: 1-Month delivery
Unit of measure: Ton
Original currency: USD
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Description
NY Harbor ULSD is a type of diesel fuel that meets the Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States. It has a sulfur content of no more than 15 parts per million (ppm), which reduces the emissions of sulfur oxides and particulate matter from diesel engines. NY Harbor ULSD is traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) under the symbol HO.
Main uses
NY Harbor ULSD is mainly used as a transportation fuel for vehicles that run on diesel engines, such as trucks, buses, cars, and trains. It can also be used for heating and power generation in some areas. NY Harbor ULSD is one of the most widely consumed petroleum products in the US, especially in the Northeast region. It is also exported to other countries that have similar or stricter environmental regulations for diesel fuel.