Upstream (crude oil and natural gas) to downstream (petrochemicals and refined products), the risk in buying and selling energy-based commodities may be managed using futures, options, ETFs, and OTC transactions.  The same is true for non-energy based commodities including grains (corn, soybeans, wheat, etc.), lumber, and various metals.

​The best tools and strategies depend on your objectives and concerns.
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