# has significantly boosted the margins traders have to post for its Brent crude and European diesel futures contracts.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · Livemint*

## Key points

- ICE has more than doubled margin requirements for Brent crude futures since the Iran war began.
- Margin for ICE gasoil (diesel) futures has risen over four times to nearly $21,000 per contract.
- The increases are due to a new value at risk margin model that updates daily.
- Severely curtailed shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are contributing to historic oil supply disruptions.

**Companies:** Intercontinental Exchange Inc., CME Group Inc.
**Countries:** Iran, United States

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