Nymex To Increase Margin Rates For Natural Gas Futures, Henry Hub Swaps, And e-miNY Natural Gas Futures Contracts

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., will raise the margins on the first six months of its natural gas futures and Henry Hub natural gas swaps, and on its e-miNY natural gas futures contracts as of the close of business tomorrow.

The margins on natural gas futures will increase to $3,000 from $2,500 for clearing members; to $3,300 from $2,750 for members; and to $4,050 from $3,375 for customers.

The margins on Henry Hub swaps will increase to $750 from $625 for clearing members; to $825 from $688 for members; and to $1,012 from $844 for customers.

e-miNY natural gas futures margins will increase to $1,200 from $1,000 for clearing members; to $1,320 from $1,100 for members; and to $1,620 from $1,350 for customers.