The margins, which take effect at the close of business on May 5, will be $2,500 for clearing members; $2,750 for members; and $3,375 for customers.
The inter-month spread margin for the first month will be $400 for clearing members; $440 for members; and $540 for customers. Spread margins for the second through sixth months will be $250 for clearing members; $275 for members; and $337.50 for customers. For the seventh through twelfth months, the spread margins will be $150 for clearing members; $165 for members; and $202.50 for customers. For all other months, inter-month spread margins will be $100 for clearing members; $110 for members; and $135 for customers.
The inter-commodity spread margin for Middle East sour crude/light, sweet crude oil spreads will be $750 for clearing members; $825 for members; and $1,012.50 for customers.
