CME Group: Approved Changes in Gold, Gold (Enhanced Delivery), and Silver Storage Rates for Delaware Depository

Published: Mar 20, 2026 09:47
Delaware Depository, a COMEX/NYMEX Depository for the storage and delivery of gold, gold (enhanced delivery), silver, platinum, and palladium deliverable against the Exchange’s respective futures contracts, will implement new rates in connection with Storage of Gold, Gold (Enhanced Delivery), and Silver at its facilities located in Delaware. The new rates reflect the maximum amounts of fees that can be charged and will be effective July 1, 2026.

Approved Changes in Gold, Gold (Enhanced Delivery), and Silver Storage Rates for Delaware Depository

From: Registrar's Office

# MKR03-18-26

Notice Date: 18 March 2026

Effective Date: 01 July 2026

DATE:            March 18, 2026

MKR#:           03-18-26

SUBJECT:     Approved Changes in Gold, Gold (Enhanced Delivery), and Silver Storage                                Rates  for Delaware Depository

 

Delaware Depository, a COMEX/NYMEX Depository for the storage and delivery of gold, gold (enhanced delivery), silver, platinum, and palladium deliverable against the Exchange’s respective futures contracts, will implement new rates in connection with Storage of Gold, Gold (Enhanced Delivery), and Silver at its facilities located in Delaware. The new rates reflect the maximum amounts of fees that can be charged and will be effective July 1, 2026.

 

NEW STORAGE RATES FOR GOLD, GOLD (ENHANCED DELIVERY), AND SILVER

Commodity

Storage

Delivery In

Delivery Out

Gold

$20.00 (per contract)

$0.00

$35.00

Gold (Enhanced Delivery)

$20.00 (per contract)

$0.00

$35.00

Silver

$10.00 (per bar)

$0.00

$35.00 (per bar)

 

Please refer questions on this subject to:

Market Surveillance

Kyle Miller                                 kyle.miller@cmegroup.com                    (312) 341-3436

 

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be notified of these rate changes during the week of July 6, 2026 via the weekly notification procedures set out in Part 40 of the CFTC Regulations.

Source: CME Group

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