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You’re the purchasing manager for a large trucking company, worried about a spike in oil prices come January 15 when you typically buy your diesel fuel. You estimate you’ll need 200,000 barrels. The spot price is $60/barrel. Which of the following will hedge your risk of oil prices rising between now and then? Enter into a forward contract today to purchase 200,000 gallons of diesel on January 15 from the counterparty at $61/barrel. Enter into a forward contract today to sell 200,000 gallons of diesel on January 15 to the counterparty at $61/barrel. Enter into a forward contract today to purchase 200,000 barrels of diesel on January 15 from the counterparty at whatever the market price is then. Enter into a forward contract today to sell 200,000 barrels of diesel on January 15 to the counterparty at whatever the market price is then.

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